khulna

/kʰʊlˈna/

Definitions

1. noun

A city located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.

“Khulna is known for its large fishing ports and shipbuilding industries.”

2. proper noun

The name of a division in Bangladesh, referring to both the city and the surrounding area.

“The Khulna division is one of the 8 main administrative divisions in the country.”

3. verb

To break or separate something, especially referring to the breaking of a dam or a riverbank.

“The heavy rains caused the river to khulna, flooding the nearby villages.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • town

Antonyms

  • metropolis