Kashmir
pronunciation
How to pronounce Kashmir in British English:
UK ['kæʃmɪə]
How to pronounce Kashmir in American English:
US ['kæʃˌmɪrˌ kæʃ'mɪr]
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- Noun:
- an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
Word Origin
- Kashmir
- from Sanskrit Kashypamara "land of Kashyap," said to be the name of a renowned sage. Related: Kashmiri.
Example
- 1. It was the walks I enjoyed most in kashmir .
- 2. Kashmir cannot belong to both india and pakistan .
- 3. But india could agree to grant kashmir greater political autonomy .
- 4. The insurgency against indian rule in kashmir had recently gone quiet .
- 5. Mention kashmir in polite delhi society and noses wrinkle .