Lakshadweep

geographical name

Lak·​shad·​weep lək-ˈshä-ˌdwēp How to pronounce Lakshadweep (audio)
variants or formerly Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands
ˈla-kə-ˌdēv How to pronounce Lakshadweep (audio)
-ˌdīv;
ˈmi-ni-ˌkȯi;
ˌə-mən-ˈdē-vē
union territory of India comprising the Laccadive Islands; capital Kavaratti area 11 square miles (29 square kilometers), population 64,473

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“Lakshadweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lakshadweep. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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