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Canara

Canara

9.9
A region on India's southwest coast with its own culture and languages
  • noun
: Canara
  • Many languages are spoken in the Canara region, showcasing its diverse history.

Examples

  • The cuisine in Canara reflects its unique blend of cultural influences and regional traditions.

  • Financing for renewable energy in developing countries comes from an increasing number of local players, for example, Grameen Shakti in Bangladesh, the Development Bank of Uganda, and Canara and Syndicate Banks in India.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The region of Canara is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful coastal landscapes.

Synonyms

Kanara
vsCanara
9.8

A coastal region in southwest India known for its different culture and scenic beaches

focuses more on cultural and linguistic heritage rather than physical geography

Surface Forms

Canara singular
Canaras plural

Etymology

Canara comes from the local name Kannada, the language and people of the region, and from the shorter form Kanara used by early European visitors, so it became the name for the coastal area. So Canara now refers to that part of the southwest Indian coast and its own culture and language.