Synonyms for

Calcutta

Verb / ˌkæˈlkʌtʌ / Another word for calcutta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Calcutta is a city in India, now known as Kolkata. It is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

Synonyms & similar words

calcutta kolkata Kolkata Culcutta Cal Kolikata Kolikatha Kolkatta Kolikete Kalkata Kalkutta Kolketa Koliket Kolikota Kalikata Kalikutta Kalikatha Kalikete Kalikota Kalikote Kolikot

Common collocations

  • Calcutta cup
  • Calcutta tram
  • Calcutta metro
  • Calcutta port
  • Calcutta street food
  • Calcutta high court
  • Calcutta University

Word family

noun Calcutta

Usage note

Calcutta is the former name of Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. While still understood, using 'Kolkata' is preferred in modern contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Calcutta is a beautiful city with lots of history and culture.
  2. My grandparents were born in Calcutta.
  3. We learned about Calcutta in our geography class.
  4. I want to try the street food in Calcutta.
  5. Calcutta has a long and complex history.

Quotes

  • "Calcutta is the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat." - Tahir Shah
  • "Calcutta is not for everyone. You want your city clean and green; stick to Delhi. You want your city rich and impersonal; go to Bombay. You want them hi-tech and full of draught beer; Bangalore's your place. But if you want a city with a soul, come to Calcutta." - Vir Sanghvi
  • "Calcutta is the great, the immense, the unbounded city, swollen with life and passion, and capable of every vice and every virtue." - Rabindranath Tagore

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