Urdu
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/ˈʊrduː/
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/ˈʊəduː/
language of the camp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Urdu' originates from Turkish, specifically the word 'ordu,' where 'ordu' meant 'camp' or 'army'.
Historical Evolution
'Ordu' transformed into the Persian word 'zabān-e-urdū,' meaning 'language of the camp,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Urdu'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'language of the camp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a language spoken in Pakistan and India'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a language spoken in Pakistan and India, which is the official language of Pakistan and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
Urdu is written in a script derived from the Persian alphabet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 04:10