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Kanara

Kanara

9.8
A coastal region in southwest India known for its different culture and scenic beaches
  • proper noun
: Kanara
  • Many communities in Kanara speak Kannada and Konkani as their main languages.

Examples

  • The coastal areas of Kanara are famous for their scenic beauty and beaches.

  • Historians have documented the ancient trade routes passing through Kanara in detail.

  • I love Kanara.

  • Visit Kanara!

  • The coastal areas of Kanara are famous for their scenic beauty and beaches.

  • Historians have documented the ancient trade routes passing through Kanara in detail.

  • Many communities in Kanara speak Kannada and Konkani as their main languages.

Synonyms

Canara
vsKanara
9.9

A region on India's southwest coast with its own culture and languages

emphasizes culture and physical geography of the same coastal region

Surface Forms

Kanara main

Etymology

Kanara likely comes from the local name Kannada, the language of the area, so you can think of it as 'land of Kannada' on India's southwest coast. That's why Kanara refers to the historic coastal region known for its own culture and languages.