Anuradhapura

geographical name

Anu·​ra·​dha·​pu·​ra ə-ˈnu̇r-ə-də-ˌpu̇r-ə How to pronounce Anuradhapura (audio)
town in north central Sri Lanka; an ancient capital of Ceylon population 37,000

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“Anuradhapura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anuradhapura. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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