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

Mirabai wanted to be an archer but when she read about Kunjarani Devi, another iconic weightlifter from Manipur, the thought of being a weightlifter first crossed her mind.

From Quartz

The Nwi-tes and other minor tribes akin to the Kukis of Manipur.

From Project Gutenberg

I have been sending a consignment of bullocks down there, every week; and have done almost as much with the Manipur force.

From Project Gutenberg

Before us was the village of Palel, which was garrisoned by two hundred Manipur soldiers.

From Project Gutenberg

The English game of polo was introduced from Manipur, where it forms a great national pastime.

From Project Gutenberg

So he wandered from holy place to holy place until he reached Manipur.

From Project Gutenberg