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Meaning of "Nagaland" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NAGALAND

Nagaland  [ˈnɑːɡəˌlænd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NAGALAND

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nagaland 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 NAGALAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nagaland

Nagaland

Nagaland /ˈnɑːɡəlænd/ is a state in the far north-eastern part of India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Myanmar to the east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. It has an area of 16,579 km2 with a population of 1,980,602 as per the 2011 census, making it one of the smallest states of India. The state is inhabited by 16 major tribes - Ao, Angami, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Khiamniungam, Kachari, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam, Yimchungrü, Kuki, Zeliang and Pochury as well as a number of sub-tribes. Each tribe is unique in character with its own distinct customs, language and dress. Two threads common to all, is language and religion - English is in predominant use and Nagaland is one of three states in India where the population is predominantly Christian, with conversions starting in the British Raj era. Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian Union on 1 December 1963. Agriculture is the most important economic activity and the principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes and fibres.

Definition of Nagaland in the English dictionary

The definition of Nagaland in the dictionary is a state of NE India: formed in 1962 from parts of Assam and the North-East Frontier Agency; inhabited chiefly by Naga tribes; consists of almost inaccessible forested hills and mountains ; shifting cultivation predominates. Capital: Kohima. Pop: 1 988 636. Area: 16 579 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NAGALAND


Bechuanaland
bɛˈtʃwɑːnəˌlænd
borderland
ˈbɔːdəˌlænd
Damaraland
dəˈmɑːrəˌlænd
fatherland
ˈfɑːðəˌlænd
gangsterland
ˈɡæŋstəˌlænd
Gelderland
ˈɡɛldəˌlænd
Gondwanaland
ɡɒndˈwɑːnəˌlænd
Guelderland
ˈɡeldəˌlænd
hinderland
ˈhɪndəˌlænd
hinterland
ˈhɪntəˌlænd
Maryland
ˈmɛərɪˌlænd
motherland
ˈmʌðəˌlænd
Namaland
ˈnɑːməˌlænd
Namaqualand
nəˈmɑːkwəˌlænd
Nyasaland
nɪˈæsəˌlænd
Oberland
ˈəʊbəˌlænd
overland
ˈəʊvəˌlænd
slumberland
ˈslʌmbəˌlænd
timberland
ˈtɪmbəˌlænd
wonderland
ˈwʌndəˌlænd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NAGALAND

Naga
nagana
Nagano
nagapie
Nagari
Nagarjuna
Nagasaki
nagged
nagger
nagging
naggingly
naggy
nagmaal
nagor
Nagorno-Karabakh
Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region
Nagoya
Nagpur
Nagy
Nagyszeben

WORDS THAT END LIKE NAGALAND

aland
Cleveland
Deutschland
England
Falkland
Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Finland
Greenland
holland
Iceland
Ireland
island
Laaland
land
Nederland
New Zealand
Poland
Switzerland
Wayland
Zealand

Synonyms and antonyms of Nagaland in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Nagaland» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NAGALAND

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

Translator English - Chinese

那加兰邦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Nagaland
570 millions of speakers

English

Nagaland
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नागालैंड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ناجالاند
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Nagaland
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Nagaland
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাগাল্যান্ডের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Nagaland
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nagaland
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nagaland
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナガランド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나갈 랜드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nagaland
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Nagaland
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாகாலாந்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नागालँड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nagaland
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nagaland
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nagaland
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Nagaland
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nagaland
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Νάγκαλαντ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nagaland
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Nagaland
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nagaland
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Nagaland

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NAGALAND»

The term «Nagaland» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.065 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NAGALAND» OVER TIME

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

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAGALAND»

Discover the use of Nagaland in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nagaland and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nagaland: A Journey to India's Forgotten Frontier
Through his ancestral history, extensive travels beyond the tourist zone, and through the voices of the Nagas he meets, he tells the true story of this forgotten land.
Jonathan Glancey, 2011
2
Nagaland: past and present
What Are The Actual Naga Problems? This Book Is Designed To Present The State And All Related Issues In One Place. Amidst The Plenty Of Literature On Nagaland, This Book Is Unique-Which Presents The Entire Discussion In Encyclopaedic Way.
Hargovind Joshi, 2001
3
Nagaland: The Night of the Guerrillas
A Classic That Will Raise Many Eyebrows. A Chilling Account Of The Guerrilla War In Nagaland That Was Fought Out Wthout Pity, Fear Or Remorse.
Nirmal Nibedon, 2000
4
Educated unemployed youth in Nagaland: a sociological study
Nagaland is a state having a weak industrial sector and an underdeveloepd agriculture, bulk of the eudcated population depended on the service sector.
Kedilezo Sikhi, 2006
5
Nagaland
The Anthropometric Survey was extended to Nagaland to generate biological information, which was supplemented by secondary material. This comprehensive ethnographic material on the people of Nagaland is being presented in this volume.
Kumar Suresh Singh, Nava Kishor Das, C. L. Imechen, 1994
6
From Head-Hunters to Church Planters: An Amazing Spiritual ...
The amazing story of revival among Nagas in northeast India.
Paul Hattaway, 2006
7
Documents on North-East India: Nagaland
Suresh K. Sharma. 1 971 ; Scott's Report on Garos, 1816; Treaty with Rajah Ram Singh of Jyntia, 1824; Agreement with Dewan Singh, 1829; Agreement with Chief of Byrung Poonjee, 1831; Lease of Coal Hill at Cherra Poonjee, 1840; ...
Suresh K. Sharma, 2006
8
Politics And Militancy In Nagaland
Deals With The Genesis Of Insurgency And The Complexities Of Politics In Nagaland-Origin And The Growth Of The Problem-Conflicts To Conferences, Efforts Of Peace Missions.
Kuhoi K. Zhimomi, 2004
9
Nagamese: The Language of Nagaland
Grammar of the Naga Pidgin language.
Bhimkanto Boruah, 1993
10
Pratiyogita Darpan
Mount Saramati is the highest peak in Nagaland with a height of 3,840 metres and its range forms a natural barrier between Nagaland and Myanmar. The Naga people belong to the Indo-Mongoloid group of people living in the contiguous ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAGALAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nagaland is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wahong Challou village bordering Myanmar and Nagaland neglected
Imphal, July 22 2015 : Wahong Challou Village under Jessami sub division bordering Nagaland and Myanmar needs to be developed, ... «E-Pao.net, Jul 15»
2
Gov asks NSBS&G to lead youth to prosperity
Nagaland governor P. B. Acharya has asked Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides (NSBS&G) to lead the youth of the State to the path of ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
3
More condemn July 16 killings
CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribe Council (CNTC) has expressed pain at the killing of innocent students and injuring a civilian on July 16 at Wuzu ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
4
Deo Nukhu envisages upgrading GPK to Engg college
Khwaja invited the students to pursue higher education at JIT and promised fee concessions to needy students from Nagaland. He said that JIT ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
5
Indihut artist of the month: polar lights
Polar Lights is a pop/rock band emerging out of the state of Nagaland. Formed on March 2013, Polar Lights aspire to make music at the highest ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
6
AICC whip raises technicalities
On the first day of the ongoing monsoon session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, two developments revealed the ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
7
Search for two drowned bodies halted
YUK president Kejingkhum informed Nagaland Post that the search team consisting of around 300 people searched for the bodies along the ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
8
More condemn July 19 assault
He said that in spite of keeping good atmosphere in Nagaland, more unwanted activities were continuing from bad to worse under the banner ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
9
State should tap its resources: Pukhayi
Parliamentary Secretary for Soil &Water Conservation, Pukhayi Sumi said that people of Nagaland should know how to tap the resources and ... «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»
10
Imtikumzuk elected deputy speaker NLA
Congress MLA, Imtikumzuk was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA). «Nagaland Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Nagaland [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nagaland>. Apr 2024 ».
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