East Pakistan (Noun)
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; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Bangladesh Liberation War led to East Pakistan's independence from Pakistan in 1971 and its subsequent transformation into the country of Bangladesh.
- Prior to 1971, East Pakistan accounted for the majority of Pakistan's population but received less economic investment compared to West Pakistan.
- East Pakistan was created during the partition of British India in 1947, when it became part of Pakistan.
- After years of protest and conflict, East Pakistan declared its independence and became the country of Bangladesh.
- In 1947, the Dominion of Pakistan was created, with East Pakistan as its more populous but less economically developed part.