Amritsar

geographical name

Am·​rit·​sar ˌəm-ˈrit-sər How to pronounce Amritsar (audio)
city of northern India in northwestern Punjab population 975,695

Note: Amritsar is the site of the Golden Temple, center of worship for Sikhs.

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“Amritsar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amritsar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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