Kolkatian

Pronunciation: /kɑlˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of Kolkatian

noun A person from or native to Kolkata, India

Example Sentences

A1 A Kolkatian is someone from Kolkata, India.

A2 Kolkatians are known for their love of sweets and street food.

B1 As a Kolkatian, she grew up immersed in the culture of Durga Puja.

B2 The Kolkatian community in London organized a grand celebration for Bengali New Year.

C1 The Kolkatians are fiercely proud of their city's intellectual and artistic heritage.

C2 The renowned filmmaker was hailed as a Kolkatian visionary for his groundbreaking work.

Examples of Kolkatian in a Sentence

formal The Kolkatian community is known for its rich cultural heritage and love for literature.

informal My Kolkatian friend always insists on taking me to the best street food joints in the city.

slang Hey, did you hear about that Kolkatian party happening this weekend? It's gonna be lit!

figurative She danced through the streets of Kolkata like a true Kolkatian, embracing the city's rhythm and energy.

Grammatical Forms of Kolkatian

• past tense: Kolkatianed
• plural: Kolkatians
• comparative: more Kolkatian
• superlative: most Kolkatian
• present tense: Kolkatians
• future tense: will be Kolkatian
• perfect tense: have been Kolkatian
• continuous tense: are being Kolkatian
• singular: Kolkatian
• positive degree: very Kolkatian
• infinitive: to be Kolkatian
• gerund: being Kolkatian
• participle: Kolkatianing

Origin and Evolution of Kolkatian

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Kolkatian' is derived from the name of the city Kolkata, which is located in West Bengal, India.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Kolkatian' likely emerged in the 19th century as Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) grew in prominence as a major city in British India. It is used to refer to someone or something associated with Kolkata or its culture.