Odisha
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- proper noun
- Odisha, India
- Odisha state
- Modi in Odisha
Examples
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This Sunday, I set out for my seventh trip to India, each of which has included a week's stay at a children's home in the northeastern state of Odisha.
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"The lesson to draw is not that latrines don't produce a benefit, but that the latrine programs weren't properly implemented," says Sandy Cairncross, a professor of environmental health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, who was not directly involved in the Odisha study.
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A. Khaja (2006) in his book contends that urban areas are subjected to continual change in the dynamic and competitive environment and that, relating to the class 1 cities of Odisha, 76% of males and 34% of females of the urban poor were engaged in different informal and formal activities.
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The state of Odisha is famous for its ancient temples and vibrant culture.
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Tourists flock to Odisha to explore its rich history and beautiful landscapes.
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In Odisha, many festivals showcase the unique traditions and customs of the region.
Synonyms
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A former name for the Indian state Odisha
Surface Forms
Etymology
Odisha comes from the name of an old people, Odra (also written Udra) plus desa meaning 'land', so it originally meant 'land of the Odra people'. The state was often called Orissa in English before, but Odisha and the language name Odia match how people there say it today.