New Delhi

[ del-ee ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of India, in the N part, adjacent to Delhi. Compare Delhi ( def 2 ).

New Delhi

noun

1. See Delhi

New Delhi

1. The capital of India , located in the north-central region of the country; a portion of the city of Delhi .

Notes

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 at one of the city's prayer grounds.

Built from 1912 to 1929 to replace Calcutta as the capital.

Example Sentences

Eventually, I opened five Roohs all over the country: four in the United States and one in New Delhi.

From Salon

Ms Hasina resigned and left the country earlier this month, fleeing to New Delhi, India after political unrest destabilised the government.

From BBC

He said the fighters' disqualifications from the following year's World Championships in New Delhi, India came after the results showed they were "ineligible", in accordance with the IBA rules.

From BBC

Speaking on a visit to New Delhi, Mr Lammy said he was raising the case with his Indian counterpart.

From BBC

Professionals who work in technology centers in the south of the country and around the capital of New Delhi have enjoyed substantial progress.

From New York Times