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Manipur

Manipur

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A state in northeast India with Imphal as its capital
  • proper noun
: Manipur
  • Manipur state

Examples

  • Very soon, I will be launching another blog entirely based on Manipur only.

    Blog text (17)

  • Presently working at the Center for Advocacy and Research Manipur.

    Blog text (17)

  • A group of civil society organizations in Manipur challenged the constitutional validity of the AFSPA in the early 1980s.

    Academic text (2009)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Manipur comes from the old parts Mani meaning 'jewel' and pur meaning 'city' or 'land', so the name can be read as a 'city of jewels'. That's why the name fits this Indian state known for its scenic beauty and rich culture.