chandigarh: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Geographical, Academic, News
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What does “chandigarh” mean?
A city in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A city in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana.
A planned city, designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, known for its modernist architecture and urban design, and administered as a Union Territory of India.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. British English may be slightly more likely to use the anglicised pronunciation /ˌʧʌndɪˈɡɑː/.
Connotations
Associated with Indian governance, urban planning, and architecture in both varieties.
Frequency
Low frequency in general English, appearing primarily in geographical, political, or architectural contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “chandigarh” in a Sentence
[be/locate] in Chandigarh[travel/fly] to Chandigarh[administer/plan] from ChandigarhVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chandigarh” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Chandigarh-based company
- Chandigarh architecture
American English
- Chandigarh-based firm
- Chandigarh urban design
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Chandigarh is a growing IT and business hub in the region.
Academic
Le Corbusier's design for Chandigarh is a seminal case study in modernist urban planning.
Everyday
My cousin lives and works in Chandigarh.
Technical
The Chandigarh Capitol Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “chandigarh”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chandigarh”
- Misspelling as 'Chandighar' or 'Chandigardh'.
- Incorrect pronunciation with a hard 'g' (as in 'go') — the 'g' is soft /ɡ/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a city that is also a Union Territory, administered directly by the Indian central government. It serves as the capital for the states of Punjab and Haryana.
It is famous primarily for being a planned city, designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s, and for its unique status as a shared capital.
In British English, it's commonly /ˌʧʌndɪˈɡɑː/. In American English, it's often /ˌʧɑːndiˈɡɑːr/. The stress is on the final syllable.
It is derived from 'Chandi Mandir' (Temple of the Goddess Chandi) located near the site, and 'garh' meaning fort in Hindi. Thus, 'Fort of Chandi'.
A city in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana.
Chandigarh is usually formal, geographical, academic, news in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CHANDI (like the goddess) + GARH (meaning 'fort') = the fort of Chandi.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE CITY IS A PLANNED ARTEFACT.
Practice
Quiz
What is Chandigarh best known for in architectural circles?