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গ্রাম

gram

Village

Beginnernoun

Definition

A small settlement; the soul of Bengal lives in its villages.

Example

দাদু-দিদা গ্রামে থাকেন।

Grandpa and grandma live in the village.

Etymology

'গ্রাম' (gram) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ग्राम' (grāma), which means 'village.' It has remained in use since antiquity, representing rural settlements.

How & Where It’s Used

'গ্রাম' (gram) is used primarily in informal contexts related to rural life, and it is present in both spoken and written discourse throughout Bangladesh.

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