Pradesh

British

/ prəˈdeɪʃ /

noun

a state, esp a state in the Union of India

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Etymology

Origin of Pradesh

Hindi

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Pradesh

For Renu Devi, a 38-year-old helper from Uttar Pradesh, the traditional system feels safer.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Politicians in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh blamed microfinance loans for a wave of suicides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

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

Bowls of rice as big as Uttar Pradesh.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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