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PRONUNCIATION OF SHILLONG

Shillong  [ʃɪˈlɒŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHILLONG

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Shillong is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SHILLONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shillong

Shillong

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smallest states in India and home to the Khasis. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with population of 143,007 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, Shillong is known as "Scotland of the East". The population density of the state of Meghalaya in the current decade is 342 people per sq mile. It has steadily grown in size and significance since it was made the civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in 1864 by the British. In 1874, on the formation of Assam as a Chief Commissioner's Province, it was chosen as the headquarters of the new administration because of its convenient location between the Brahmaputra and Surma valleys and more so because the climate of Shillong was much cooler than tropical India.

Definition of Shillong in the English dictionary

The definition of Shillong in the dictionary is a city in NE India, capital of Meghalaya: situated on the Shillong Plateau at an altitude of 1520 m ; destroyed by earthquake in 1897 and rebuilt. Pop: 132 876.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHILLONG


along
əˈlɒŋ
belong
bɪˈlɒŋ
Ch´ien-lung
tʃɪˈænˈlɒŋ
daylong
ˈdeɪˌlɒŋ
erelong
ɛəˈlɒŋ
furlong
ˈfɜːˌlɒŋ
Geelong
dʒəˈlɒŋ
klong
klɒŋ
lifelong
ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ
long
lɒŋ
oblong
ˈɒbˌlɒŋ
oolong
ˈuːˌlɒŋ
overlong
ˌəʊvəˈlɒŋ
prolong
prəˈlɒŋ
schlong
ʃlɒŋ
sing-along
ˈsɪŋəˌlɒŋ
summer-long
ˈsʌmərˌlɒŋ
superlong
ˌsuːpərˈlɒŋ
tagalong
ˈtæɡəˌlɒŋ
yearlong
ˈjɪəˈlɒŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHILLONG

Shiloh
shilpit
shily
shim
Shimla

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHILLONG

age-long
all along
as broad as it is long
before long
come along
cut along
get along
go along
headlong
hourlong
kalong
livelong
monthlong
play along
push along
run along
sidelong
sing along
so long
string along

Synonyms and antonyms of Shillong in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Shillong» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHILLONG

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

Translator English - Chinese

西隆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shillong
570 millions of speakers

English

Shillong
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिलांग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شيلونج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шиллонг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Shillong
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শিলং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shillong
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shillong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Shillong
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シロン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실롱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shillong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shillong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷில்லாங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिलांग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Shillong
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shillong
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Shillong
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шиллонг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shillong
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Shillong
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shillong
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shillong
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shillong
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Shillong

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHILLONG»

The term «Shillong» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.170 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHILLONG» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHILLONG»

Discover the use of Shillong in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shillong and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Shillong: A Tribal Town in Transition
Since then Shillong has not ceased to grow as the capital city of provice except for a brief period of 1905-1912. Even then, most of the Government offices remained in Shillong. The home coming from Dhaka to Shillong did not take much time.
Sutapa Sengupta, Bibhash Dhar, 2004
2
Pratiyogita Darpan
Places of Interest Meghalaya is dotted with a number of lovely tourist spots where nature unveils herself in all her glory. Shillong Peak, Sohpetbneng Peak has a number of beautiful spots in the capital city Shillong. Ward's Lake Lady Hydari ...
3
The work of His hands: the story of the Archdiocese of ...
History of the missions of the Catholic Church amongst the many races, tribes, and people of Northeastern India.
O. Paviotti, 1987
4
The Gurkhas, settlement and society: with reference to ...
Papers presented at the Seminar on The Nepalis in India with Special Reference to North East India, held at Shillong in March 2001.
Sanjay Rana, 2008
5
Commerce Education in North-East India
All Saint's Diocesan Higher Secondary School Shillong 2. Alpine College Shillong 3. Buddha Bhanubhakta Saraswati Collge (B.B.S.) Shillong 4. ' Bissau College ' . Shillong 5. Christian Academy Higher Secondary School Shillong 6.
A. Rajmani Singh, 2010
6
Assessment of Groundwater Resources and Management
K. Biswal1 and R Kalita2 entral Groundwater Board (SER), Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India entral Groundwater Board (SUO), Shillong, Meghalaya, India ABSTRACT Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme (GSWSS) is the only major water supply  ...
A. L. Ramanathan, Prosun Bhattacharya, A.K. Keshari, 2009
7
Handbook of Universities
North-Eastern Hill University 653 •Shillong College, Shillong Courses: Arts, Science & Commerce *Tura Govt. College, Tura Courses: Arts, Science &. Commerce *Sankardev College, Shillong Courses: Arts & Science * Synod College, ...
‎2006
8
Khasi Cultural Theology: (tribal Theoogy)
9. 10. ll. 12. 13. . Wankhar, U Kritik. Magazine, Shillong, 1981, p.2. 15. . Mr. Wahlang, Oscar. Ka Jutang jong ka Su'r Pangnud U Khun 17. 18. 19. 20. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. Elias, H. Ki Saw Aiom, 3'd imp. Shillong, 1966, p .52.
Tloyen Nongsiej, 2002
9
Physics of Disordered Solids
Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, N.E.H.U., Shillong. Prof. J. Hatibarua, Gauhati University. Dr. K. Ismail, N.E.H.U., Shillong. Dr. Y.S. Jain, N.E.H U., Shillong. Dr. Y.P. Joshi, B.H U., Varanasi. Prof. H. Junjappa, N.E,H.U., Shillong. Miss B.M. Jyrwa, Physics Dept., ...
Prabodh Shukla, 1982
10
Population, Poverty, and Environment in North-East India
28. LITERACY. AND. THE. POOR. A. Study. of. Selected. Slums. of. Shillong. A.C. MOHAPATRA and NAZARENE V. MARBANIANG Introduction India with her 900 million people is still struggling, with the menace of illiteracy and low level of ...
B. Datta-Ray, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHILLONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shillong is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Goodbyes should be short, really short': Kalam's advisor documents …
Indians reacted with shock and sadness on learning that former President APJ Abdul Kalam had passed away while giving a speech at IIM-Shillong. Bharat ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
2
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam passes away in Shillong
SHILLONG: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, a popular head of state between 2002 and 2007, died today after he collapsed during a lecture here. Kalam, 84 ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
3
Shillong recounts its moments with Kalam
A report from Shillong said besides Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan, Speaker Abu Taher Mondal and Home Minister Roshan Warjri paid homage ... «Niticentral, Jul 15»
4
Shillong lady found dead inside Dispur police station
Guwahati: A woman from Nongkhyriem, Nongthymmai locality of Shillong , aged about 40 years, was found dead inside the washroom of Dispur Police station in ... «The Shillong Times, Jul 15»
5
Shillong Lajong FC 5-1 East Bengal: Hat-trick hero Glen leads five …
Shillong Lajong thrashed East Bengal 5-1 in their final game of the I-league season courtesy of a hat-trick from Cornell Glen (48', 75', 80') and a goal apiece ... «Goal.com, May 15»
6
High Court comes down heavily against bandh culture
SHILLONG: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday restrained the media from publicizing the statement of organizations calling bandhs, strike, hartal, road ... «The Shillong Times, May 15»
7
Shillong court sends Salahuddin to jail
Indian police arrested BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed, who was missing for two months, in Shillong district of Meghalaya on charge of entering the country ... «The Daily Star, May 15»
8
Shraddha Kapoor in Shillong on recce for 'Rock On 2′
She is in Shillong where the entire production team of Excel Entertainment has gone for a recce and location hunting for the shoot of of the film. Share This ... «The Indian Express, May 15»
9
Shillong Lajong FC 0-1 Pune FC: An early Ralte strike wins it for the …
Shillong Lajong FC were defeated by a Zohmingliana Ralte header in the 6th minute against Pune FC in their own backyard which came as a major blow in their ... «Goal.com, May 15»
10
Trial run of Dhaka-Guwahati bus service via Shillong starts
Trial run of Dhaka-Guwahati bus service via Shillong starts ... Bangladesh has flagged off the trial run of bus services between Dhaka and Guwahati via Shillong. «Bangladesh News 24 hours, May 15»

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