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I always dreamt that I would marry in the Piazza Del Campo in Siena and go on my honeymoon down the Amazon, up the Nile, on a gallop through the pyramids, to Nepal and Kerala, on a safari and finally to Lake Titicaca in Peru.
Jasmine Guinness

Meaning of "Kerala" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KERALA

Kerala  [ˈkɛrələ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KERALA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kerala is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KERALA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kerala

Kerala

Kerala /ˈkɛrələ/, regionally referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km2 it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and north east, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the twelfth largest state by population and is divided into 14 districts. Malayalam is the most widely spoken and official language of the state. The state capital is Thiruvananthapuram, other major cities include Kochi,kannur, Kozhikode, Kollam, and Thrissur. The region was a prominent spice exporter from 3000 BCE to 3rd century. The Chera Dynasty was the first powerful kingdom based in Kerala, though it frequently struggled against attacks from the neighbouring Cholas and Pandyas. During the Chera period, Kerala remained an international spice trading center.

Definition of Kerala in the English dictionary

The definition of Kerala in the dictionary is a state of SW India, on the Arabian Sea: formed in 1956, it includes the former state of Travancore-Cochin; has the highest population density of any Indian state. Capital: Trivandrum. Pop: 31 838 619. Area: 38 863 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KERALA


Agricola
əˈɡrɪkələ
bachelor
ˈbætʃələ
caroler
ˈkærələ
caroller
ˈkærələ
chancellor
ˈtʃɑːnsələ
Coppola
ˈkɒpələ
councillor
ˈkaʊnsələ
jeweler
ˈdʒuːələ
Kerbela
ˈkɜːbələ
mandala
ˈmændələ
modeller
ˈmɒdələ
neurula
ˈnjʊərələ
neurular
ˈnjʊərələ
pyrola
ˈpɪrələ
quarreler
ˈkwɒrələ
quarreller
ˈkwɒrələ
signaler
ˈsɪɡnələ
tendrillar
ˈtendrələ
traveller
ˈtrævələ
winkler
ˈwɪŋkələ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KERALA

Kentuckian
Kentucky
Kentucky bluegrass
Kentucky coffee tree
Kentucky Derby
Kenwood House
Kenya
Kenyan
Kenyatta
Keos
kep
kephalin
kepi
Kepler
Kepler´s laws

WORDS THAT END LIKE KERALA

Agartala
ala
Ambala
Bala
Douala
gala
Guatemala
impala
Kampala
koala
Lala
mala
Marsala
masala
nala
Patiala
Scala
tala
Tlaxcala
Uppsala

Synonyms and antonyms of Kerala in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kerala» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KERALA

Find out the translation of Kerala to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Kerala from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Kerala» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

喀拉拉邦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kerala
570 millions of speakers

English

Kerala
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

केरल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ولاية كيرالا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Керала
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kerala
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কেরল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kerala
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kerala
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ケララ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

케 랄라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kerala
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Kerala
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேரளா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केरळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kerala
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kerala
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kerala
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Керала
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kerala
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κεράλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kerala
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kerala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kerala
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Kerala

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KERALA»

The term «Kerala» is very widely used and occupies the 10.916 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Kerala
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KERALA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Kerala» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Kerala» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Kerala

EXAMPLES

4 QUOTES WITH «KERALA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Kerala.
1
Leslie Caron
I went to Kerala in India, to learn Ayurveda, which was fantastic.
2
Jasmine Guinness
I always dreamt that I would marry in the Piazza Del Campo in Siena and go on my honeymoon down the Amazon, up the Nile, on a gallop through the pyramids, to Nepal and Kerala, on a safari and finally to Lake Titicaca in Peru.
3
Shashi Tharoor
I am proud to represent the capital of Kerala, a state that in so many ways is a trailblazer for India's progress, though in other respects it seems to have been left behind in the race for 21st century development.
4
Girija Vyas
There have been reports of many child marriages taking place in the Malabar region in Kerala, especially among the Muslim community. However, under Muslim Personal Law, a girl can be married once she attains puberty, and hence we cannot say that such marriages are not valid.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KERALA»

Discover the use of Kerala in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kerala and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Essential Kerala Cookbook
A Comprehensive Collection Of Recipes That Brings Together The Best Of Traditional Cuisine From India.
Vijayan Kannampilly, 2003
2
Kerala Development Report
Full of data on various sectors and issues—among them finance, tourism, foreign trade, agriculture, and governance—this report on the state of Kerala is designed to benefit businesses, NGOs, and policy makers.
India. Planning Commission, 2008
3
Kerala: the Development Experience: Reflections on ...
What realistic view can be taken of its replicability elsewhere in India or further afield in the South? These are among the most important questions explored in this timely reassessment.
Govinda Parayil, 2000
4
Local Democracy and Development: The Kerala People's ...
Considering both the theoretical and applied significance of the campaign in the context both of India's development since independence and of recent international debates about decentralization, civil society, and empowerment, the book ...
T. M. Thomas Isaac, Richard W. Franke, 2002
5
Kerala's economy: performance, problems, prospects
The book concludes with recent trends in the state's finances. "This volume of essays is a welcome addition to the existing literature on Kerala's economy.
B. A. Prakash, 1994
6
Entrepreneurs of Kerala: A Study on the Socio-psychological ...
The book also draws the personal characteristics of a successful Kerala entrepreneur. The findings will prove an essential reading to those who are engaged in training the entrepreneurs.
Shally Joseph, 2003
7
The handicrafts industry in Kerala: blending heritage with ...
This is true especially of Kerala State, which has a rich craft tradition and economic rationale for adoption of labour-intensive techniques of production in view of its acute unemployment problem.
Kalarickal Kumaran Subrahmanian, 2006
8
Mappila Muslims of Kerala: a study in Islamic trends
Not Only Is This Book The First Full Introduction To The Mappilas Available, It Is Also Likely To Remain The Definitive Study For Years To Come. Slightly Damaged Copy.
Roland E. Miller, 1992
9
Dieterich Buxtehude: Organist in Lübeck
An enlightening, revised edition of the definitive biography on celebrated organist and composer, Dieterich Buxtehude.
Kerala J. Snyder, 1987
10
Politics of Congress Factionalism in Kerala Since 1982
The study reveals that there is no relationship between caste and factional orientation in the politics of Congress factionalism.
G. Radhakrishna Kurup, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KERALA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kerala is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How Kerala is making the most of organic farming revolution - The …
There was a time when the people of Kerala relied on homegrown vegetables, which were safe to eat. Not anymore. Growing population ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
Kerala deaths a mystery: 2 dead friends, third critical, confused cops …
Ten days after three teenage girls went missing from Kerala's Pathanamthitta district, two of whom were found dead later, what happened to ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Muslims in Kerala Offer Eid Prayers - NDTV.com
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Muslims across Kerala on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, to mark the end of the 30-day fasting period. Morning ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
4
Gujarat Rises in Delhi Durbar as Kerala Bows Out - The New Indian …
If Kerala babus ruled the roost during the UPA regime, now it is the Gujarat cadre officials, well versed in Modi model of development, calling ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
5
Adani Group to discuss Vizhinjam project with Kerala CM …
Kerala has also asked the Centre to take a decision soon on its request for relaxation of cabotage for the Vizhinjam port. Adani Enterpris stock ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
6
Kerala Tourism gets Pacific Asia Travel Association award for …
"The flagship project of the government of Kerala is one of the biggest heritage conservation projects of modern India." Supported and ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
7
Five go missing from Kerala's Kovalam beach | Business Standard …
Five go missing from Kerala's Kovalam beach. IANS | Thiruvananthapuram. July 18, 2015 Last Updated at 22:32 IST. My Page. Related News. Board of Kovalam ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
8
Ramayana Month Begins in Kerala - NDTV.com
People feeding Elephants at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala on occasion of the start of Malayalam month Karkkidakam. «NDTV, Jul 15»
9
'Made in India' overdrive: How 16th century treasure in Kerala can …
The monastery-like palace, built by the Portuguese in 1555 for Raja Vira Kerala Varma of Kochi and subsequently repaired by the Dutch (which ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
10
Kerala teenagers' death mystery: New investigation team appointed …
Pathanamthitta, July 17: To solve the death mystery of two teenagers in Konni, Kerala government on Thursday, July 16, appointed new ... «Oneindia, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Kerala [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kerala>. May 2024 ».
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