India

/ˈɪndiːə/name
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1

A country in South Asia. Official name: Republic of India. Capital: New Delhi.

2

A region of South Asia, traditionally delimited by the Himalayas and the Indus river; the Indian subcontinent.

3

A territory of the British Empire, chiefly comprising the modern day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Burma.

4

A female given name.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing