New Delhi

[ del-ee ]

/ ˈdɛl i /

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noun

a city in and the capital of India, in the N part, adjacent to Delhi.Compare Delhi (def. 2).

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Words nearby New Delhi

New Country, new covenant, new criticism, new cuisine, New Deal, New Delhi, New Democratic Party, New Economic Policy, new economics, new economy, newel

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How to use New Delhi in a sentence

From the fields of Punjab to the villages of Kerala, to the streets of New Delhi, your voices echo around the world.
American newspaper and TV ads are the new platforms to show solidarity with India’s protesting farmers|Niharika Sharma|February 18, 2021|Quartz
So I lived in New Delhi, I lived in Lucknow, I lived in Pune.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Believes in Walking the Walk, Not Talking the Talk|Pallabi Munsi|February 12, 2021|Ozy
Friday’s move comes as New Delhi is inching closer to introduce a law that would ban private cryptocurrencies in the nation.
Jack Dorsey and Jay Z invest 500 BTC to make Bitcoin ‘internet’s currency’|Manish Singh|February 12, 2021|TechCrunch
In August, New Delhi told Supreme Court that it will start offering high-speed internet in one district of Jammu and one of Kashmir valley on a “trial basis.”
India is restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months|Manish Singh|February 5, 2021|TechCrunch

The startup, like several other edtech firms in India, attracted tens of millions of students to its platform last year after the pandemic prompted New Delhi to shut down schools nationwide.
Byju’s is reportedly buying Indian brick-and-mortar institute Aakash for $1 billion|Manish Singh|January 12, 2021|TechCrunch
This was the second meeting for the 21 women; their first workshop took place in New Delhi, India, in April.
Amid Unrest, Afghan Women Push For Role in Peace Process|Molly Raskin|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are 200 mosquitos from New Delhi caught and killed mid-bite, peep-show coins, and artifacts of daily life in North Korea.
New York’s Tiniest—and Weirdest—Museum|Nina Strochlic|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
NEW DELHI, India — Narendra Modi is to be the new prime minister of India, and the arithmetic of his victory is stunning.
Modi Crushes Gandhi in India’s Election Landslide|Tunku Varadarajan|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Consider the view from New Delhi as Singh prepares to exit office.
Farewell to Manmohan Singh, India’s Puppet Prime Minister|Kapil Komireddi|January 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But it was in India—in fact a hospital bed in New Delhi—where he really started to write.
“Now we wonder why this has all gone so wrong.”|Frederick Deknatel|November 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is at present kept in good condition by the few European inhabitants of New Delhi.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
I must not neglect to mention the English military station, which is situated upon some low hills near New Delhi.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
One of the most pleasing effects of the New Delhi is the series of vistas which the lay-out provides.
Roving East and Roving West|E. V. Lucas

British Dictionary definitions for New Delhi

New Delhi

noun

See Delhi

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Cultural definitions for New Delhi

New Delhi

[ (del-ee) ]

The capital of India, located in the north-central region of the country; a portion of the city of Delhi.

notes for New Delhi

Built from 1912 to 1929 to replace Calcutta as the capital.

notes for New Delhi

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 at one of the city's prayer grounds.