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🏝️ Ancient island name 👑 Mythical kingdom 🏙️ A town in India
Lanka

Lanka

1 8.4
A town in Hojai district of Assam in northeastern India
  • proper noun
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Examples

  • The train made a brief stop at Lanka before continuing to the next station.

  • Many travelers visit Lanka to explore the local markets and culture.

  • After leaving Nagaon, they reached Lanka in less than two hours.

  • I visited Lanka last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Lanka?

  • I visited the town of Lanka while exploring the Hojai district of Assam.

  • The peaceful atmosphere in Lanka made it a great spot for relaxation and sightseeing.

  • During my trip to Assam, I discovered that Lanka offers a unique blend of culture and nature.

Compounds

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
5.6

The official name of the country Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka rupee
4.1

The money used in Sri Lanka divided into 100 cents

Surface Forms

Lanka main

Etymology

Lanka comes from the old Sanskrit word laṅkā which means 'island', and the name has long been used for places in South Asia. So the town called Lanka carries that old idea of a separate piece of land.