Synonyms for

Delhi

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

Definition

Delhi is the capital city of India and is a major center for politics, education, commerce, and culture.

Synonyms & similar words

olddelhi delhi Dilli Indraprastha Hastinapur Indraprasth Shahjahanabad

Common collocations

  • New Delhi
  • Old Delhi
  • Delhi NCR
  • Delhi University
  • Delhi Police
  • Delhi Metro
  • Delhi High Court
  • Delhi Sultanate

Word family

noun Delhi

Usage note

Delhi is a proper noun referring to a specific city and union territory in India. It does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the traditional sense.

Example sentences

  1. Delhi has many historical monuments.
  2. I love the street food in Delhi.
  3. Delhi is a very crowded city.
  4. My friend lives in Delhi.
  5. I want to visit Delhi again.

Quotes

  • "Delhi is a city of cities, where every tongue from every part of the country merges into a single phrase." - Khushwant Singh
  • "Delhi is not a city, it's a feeling." - Rana Safvi
  • "Delhi is a city that changes every day." - William Dalrymple

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