Delhi

[ del-ee ]

noun

1. a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1,487 sq. km).
2. Also called Old Delhi. a city in and the capital of this territory: former capital of the old Mogul Empire; administrative headquarters of British India 1912–29.

Delhi

/ ˈdɛlɪ /

noun

1. the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of Old Delhi (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century bc ) and New Delhi to the south, chosen as the capital in 1912, replacing Kolkata (then called Calcutta); university (1922). Pop: 9 817 439 (2001)
2. an administrative division (National Capital Territory) of N India, formerly a Union Territory. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1483 sq km (572 sq miles). Pop: 13 782 976 (2001)

Delhi

1. City in north-central India . New Delhi , the nation's capital, is a division of the city.

Example Sentences

Poisoning Delhi’s Air: India promised to safely burn the capital’s trash and turn it into electricity.

From New York Times

The smoke from the farm fires engulfs Delhi every winter and hangs low in the atmosphere as wind speeds reduce during winter months.

From BBC

He said she wanted to be a teacher and would spend her days tutoring children in their home in Delhi, before turning to her own studies.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Delhi's residents continue to gasp for air.

From BBC

In May, six babies were killed in a fire at a private neonatal facility in Delhi.

From BBC