bangladesh
noun
Simple meaning
A Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south.
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ˈbæŋlədɛʃ
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noun
A Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971
A country in South Asia. Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh. Capital: Dhaka.
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
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- Everyday English
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A Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south.
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A native or inhabitant of Bangladesh.
Monetary unit in Bangladesh.
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Sense: muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south
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