Madras (Noun)
Meaning 1
A city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Chennai is surrounded by various districts that are part of the Tata Madras state in southeastern India.
- Madras state is a distinct cultural hub in India, known for its unique traditions and architectural heritage in southern India.
- Until the mid twentieth century, Mumbai and Madras represented the two premier ports on India's west coast and eastern coast respectively.
- The Madras High Court ruled against the construction project due to its potential harm to the environment in the state of Chennai.
- Prior to independence in India, many commercial activities were concentrated in the major ports of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.