awadhi
|a-wa-dhi|
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/əˈwɑːdi/
🇬🇧
/əˈwɔːdi/
of or relating to Awadh
Etymology
'awadhi' originates from Hindi and Urdu, specifically the word 'Awadhi', where 'Awadh' referred to the historical region of Awadh (derived ultimately from the Sanskrit place-name 'Ayodhyā').
'awadhi' changed from the Sanskrit place-name 'Ayodhyā' to regional forms in Prakrit and later Persian/Arabic-influenced forms such as 'Avadh'/'Awadh', and eventually became the English form 'awadhi' to denote people, culture, or the language of that region.
Initially it meant 'of Ayodhyā / the Awadh region' (a regional/placename sense), but over time it evolved into its current meanings referring specifically to the regional language, the people, and things relating to Awadh.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Awadh region of northern India.
He speaks awadhi with his family.
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Noun 2
a person from the Awadh region or someone belonging to the Awadhi cultural/ethnic group.
An awadhi from Lucknow told us about local customs.
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Adjective 1
relating to Awadh, its people, culture, or language (e.g., awadhi cuisine, awadhi music).
She enjoyed awadhi cuisine while visiting the region.
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Last updated: 2025/12/03 22:30