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Bharat

भारत
BHAH-rut

Bharat (भारत) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning indigenous Sanskrit name for India, used officially alongside "India". In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer BHARAT (6).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1128.

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Meaning & usage

Bharat (or Bhārat) is the indigenous Sanskrit name for India and one of the two official names in the Constitution — "India, that is Bharat". The word derives from the legendary king Bharata of Hindu epic tradition; some derive it from a Vedic tribal name. In Hindi and many other Indian languages it is the everyday name for the country; "India" is the English-language form.

In a sentence

The Constitution opens with "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States".

Common spelling variants

  • Bharath
  • Bharatha

Bharat is the English spelling used in MG Mini #1128.

Bharat as a crossword answer

Bharat is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Indigenous Sanskrit name for India, used officially alongside "India"” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1128

Category: Geography Origin: Sanskrit Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Hindustan — Historical Persian-derived name for the Indian subcontinent or for North India.
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  • Saar — It is "Sir", just pronounced this way in south India (mostly bengaluru/chennai side)
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  • Bhaina — Brother

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