Hyderabad
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A city in southern Pakistan on the Indus River known for its old buildings and culture
- proper noun
- /ˈhaɪdərəbæd/
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Hyderabad
- Many tourists visit Hyderabad to see its beautiful historic sites.
Examples
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It instantly ignited ethnic riots in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Nawabshah, which continued for nine days.
Academic text (2018) -
The city of Hyderabad is known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
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Purushotham P., 'Institutional Credit for Rural Livelihoods (A Study of SHSY in the Regions of High Poverty),' August 2009, Hyderabad, National Institute of Rural Development, MoRD, Government of India. pp. 1-6, 11-14.
Academic text (2018) -
The Indus River flows through the city of Hyderabad, adding to its charm.
Surface Forms
Hyderabad main
Etymology
Hyderabad comes from two old Persian/Urdu parts: Hyder, a name that means 'lion' or 'brave', and abad, which means 'settlement' or 'city'. So Hyderabad originally meant 'Hyder's city' or 'city of the lion', and that helps explain the place name today.