benares

bɪˈnɛərz

Definitions

1. noun

A former name for Varanasi, a city in northern India, sacred to Hindus for its association with the Hindu deity Shiva.

“The pilgrims visited the sacred city of Benares during their spiritual journey.”

Synonyms

  • Kashi
  • Varanasi

Antonyms

  • irreligious place
  • secular city