Pradesh

British

/ prəˈdeɪʃ /

noun

a state, esp a state in the Union of India

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Etymology

Origin of Pradesh

Hindi

Example Sentences

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And transportation is not straightforward, as agave suppliers are scattered across vast distances in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Qanat Consulting Services in Andhra Pradesh, an Objectways subcontractor, supplies about a dozen larger data firms with recordings.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Haleon will break ground on a facility to make oral-health products in Madhya Pradesh, central India, on Monday, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said he would seek an inquiry by the federal police and assured the Sharma family that the government would "fully assist" them in the case.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bowls of rice as big as Uttar Pradesh.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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