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Panaji

American  
[puhn-uh-jee] / ˈpʌn ə dʒi /
Also Panjim

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Goa state, in W India, on the Arabian Sea.


Panaji British  
/ pɑːˈnɑːdʒiː /

noun

  1. a variant of Panjim

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When plague decimated Old Goa in the 19th century, the capital was moved a few miles west to Noa Goa, or New Goa, now known as Panaji or Panjim, the capital.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2019

In central Panaji, the Black Sheep Bistro is a chic spot for a nightcap.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2019

Gaonkar said villagers grew suspicious of Holt, who had arrived in India in July, when he stopped some strangers and went into some homes in a village on the outskirts of the state capital, Panaji.

From Washington Times • Jan. 14, 2016

In the court in Panaji, Goa, on Saturday, the prosecution argued Mr Tejpal should be taken into custody so he could be properly interrogated and his version of events cross-checked, said Indian media reports.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2013

Since I had no personal means of transport, for me to travel from Bogmallo to Panaji and back twice would be difficult, so I had worn the suit and left home early morning.

From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various