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நகரம்

nagaram

City

Beginnernoun

Definition

A large town where many people live and work.

Example

சென்னை தமிழ்நாட்டின் பெரிய நகரம்.

Chennai is Tamil Nadu's biggest city.

Etymology

'நகரம்' (nagaram) comes from the root 'நகர்' (nagar), signifying 'city.' It conveys urban population centers with historical roots in ancient Tamil settlements.

How & Where It’s Used

'Nagaram' is used widely in both formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in all Tamil-speaking regions, especially in discussions about urban planning or community matters.

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