Manipur

[muhn-i-poor]

noun

1. a state in northeastern India between Assam and Myanmar (Burma). 8,620 sq. mi. (22,326 sq. km). Imphal.

Manipur

/ ˌmʌnɪˈpʊə /

noun

1. a state in NE India: largely densely forested mountains. Capital: Imphal. Pop: 2 388 634 (2001). Area: 22 327 sq km (8621 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Ms Haokip, who is pursuing a degree in ethnic violence in Manipur, says her future looks bleak.

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He's also been criticised for not visiting Manipur state since ethnic conflict erupted there last year.

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Indian election authorities voided the results at 11 of Manipur state’s nearly 3,000 polling stations after armed men damaged election machines during the first day of voting in national elections on Friday.

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The state of Manipur has endured ethnic conflict for months after a dispute erupted over who gets to claim a tribal status that grants extra privileges, for example preferential treatment in seeking government jobs.

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The voting also is taking place in the northeastern state of Manipur that was ravaged by a near-civil war for a year caused by fighting between the majority Meitei and tribal Kuki-Zo people.

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