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Hyderabad

Hyderabad

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A large city in south-central India that is the capital of Telangana and has many technology companies
  • proper noun
  • /haɪdərˈbæd/
: Hyderabad
  • I visited Hyderabad, a major city in south-central India known for its historical monuments and vibrant technology industry.
  • Hyderabad, India

I lived in Hyderabad, India, which is on the southern half of India, for about two or three months.

Examples

  • During my trip to India, I was amazed by the beautiful architecture of Hyderabad, especially the Charminar.

  • An analytical thinker who excelled in mathematics, J.N. Reddy decided to pursue engineering on the advice of his teacher in Hyderabad, India, in 1962.

    Academic text (2011)

  • I lived in Hyderabad, India, which is on the southern half of India, for about two or three months.

    WIRED

  • I have been working as a crime reporter in Hyderabad for the past 17 years.

    Blog text (10)

  • I was born in Nampally Road, Hyderabad.

    Code 46 (2003)

  • 22MM dollar investment by Dupont in a R&D Center in Hyderabad, India.

    Blog text (30)

  • On 24 March, Clinton visited Hyderabad, the high-tech city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Dr. Reddy received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, in 1968.

    Academic text (2011)

  • There were a total of 19 patients over a three-year period (2002-2005) admitted to Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Hyderabad's rich history and rapid development in technology make it a fascinating place to explore.

Surface Forms

Hyderabad main

Etymology

Hyderabad has the same basic story: the first part Hyder means 'lion' or 'brave' and the second part abad means 'city' or 'settlement', just like in Ahmedabad. So the name Hyderabad shows it was thought of as 'Hyder's city' or a strong, important town.