Bombay

Bom-bay · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    The former official English name for Mumbai, a major city and financial center on the west coast of India.

  2. 2.

    Used in names of various things associated with the city.

Related words

See also: india, mumbai
Synonyms: mumbai

Etymology

From Portuguese Bombaim, possibly derived from the local name Mumbai (from Marathi, meaning "Mother Mumba," referring to a local goddess) or from Portuguese bom bahia ("good bay"). The city was officially renamed Mumbai in 1995 to reflect its Marathi heritage.