Map Definition–noun | 1. | a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada. | | 2. | a maplike delineation, representation, or reflection of anything: The old man's face is a map of time. | | 4. | Slang. the face: Wipe that smile off that ugly map of yours. | –verb (used with object) | 6. | to represent or delineate on or as if on a map. | | 7. | to sketch or plan (often fol. by out): to map out a new career. | —Idioms | 8. | off the map, out of existence; into oblivion: Whole cities were wiped off the map. | | 9. | put on the map, to bring into the public eye; make known, famous, or prominent: The discovery of gold put our town on the map. | |
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India Definition–noun | 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). Capital: New Delhi. | | 2. | a subcontinent in S Asia, occupied by Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Republic of India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sikkim. | |
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