hyderabad: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (as a proper noun for a specific place); Very Low (in extended uses).Formal, Neutral
Quick answer
What does “hyderabad” mean?
The name of a major city in southern India, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The name of a major city in southern India, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
Can refer to the cuisine, culture, or people associated with the city. Also the name of a district in Sindh province, Pakistan.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant linguistic differences. Both refer to the same cities. UK usage might have slightly more historical familiarity due to colonial links.
Connotations
Neutral geographical/cultural reference.
Frequency
Frequency is tied to discourse about India/Pakistan, South Asian culture, or global IT/outsourcing (for the Indian city).
Grammar
How to Use “hyderabad” in a Sentence
[be/located] in Hyderabad[travel/flight] to Hyderabad[born/from] HyderabadVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hyderabad” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [Not used as a verb]
American English
- [Not used as a verb]
adverb
British English
- [Not used as an adverb]
American English
- [Not used as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- She bought a beautiful Hyderabadi pearl necklace.
- The Hyderabadi architectural style is distinctive.
American English
- We're going to a Hyderabadi restaurant tonight.
- He follows the Hyderabadi recipe for biryani.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to a major IT and business process outsourcing hub in India. Example: 'Our company is expanding its operations in Hyderabad.'
Academic
Appears in historical, geographical, or cultural studies related to South Asia, the Mughal Empire, or Deccan history.
Everyday
Most commonly used when discussing travel, food (biryani), or the origin of a person/product. Example: 'I tried authentic Hyderabadi biryani.'
Technical
In specific contexts like meteorology (e.g., 'Hyderabad cyclone') or medicine (e.g., 'Hyderabad protocol').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hyderabad”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “hyderabad”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hyderabad”
- Misspelling as 'Hyderbad', 'Hiderabad'.
- Incorrect stress: stressing the first syllable heavily in British English (correct is on the last or third).
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a hyderabad').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The most internationally known is Hyderabad, India. There is also a smaller Hyderabad city in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
It is the demonym (e.g., a person from Hyderabad) or adjective describing something from or characteristic of Hyderabad, especially its culture or cuisine.
In British English, it is roughly 'HIGH-der-uh-baad'. In American English, it is often 'HIGH-der-uh-bad' with a flatter 'a' at the end.
Hyderabad, India, is a major global centre for information technology, pharmaceutical research, and business process outsourcing, often called 'Cyberabad'.
The name of a major city in southern India, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
Hyderabad is usually formal, neutral in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common English idioms feature the word 'Hyderabad']”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
HYDERAbaD: Think of a HIGH (Hy) DERA (dera - a camp/place) that is BAD (bad) for your diet because of its rich biryani.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CITY IS A MELTING POT / A CITY IS A HUB (for technology, culture, cuisine).
Practice
Quiz
What is Hyderabad primarily known as?