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Madras

DEFINITIONS OF: Madras

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n a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

Synonyms:
Tamil Nadu
Example of:
province, state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

n a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras

Synonyms:
Chennai
Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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