punjab

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noun
  1. 1

    A geographical region of South Asia, divided (by the Radcliffe Line) between India and Pakistan. Pakistani Punjab includes the (West) Punjab Province and parts of the Islamabad Capital Territory; Indian Punjab includes (East) Punjab State and some other territories.

  2. 2

    A state in northern India. Capital: Chandigarh. Largest city: Ludhiana.

  3. 3

    A province in Pakistan. Capital: Lahore.