/in"dee euh/ , n.
1. Hindi, Bharat . a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950. 967,612,804; 1,246,880 sq. mi. (3,229,419 sq. km). Cap.: New Delhi.
2. a subcontinent in S Asia, occupied by Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Republic of India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sikkim.
[ Indía, equiv. to Ind ( ós ) the Indus river ( Hindu lit., the river; c. Skt sindhu ) + -ia -IA ]
/in"dee euh/ , n.
a word used in communications to represent the letter I.
[ 1950-55 ]