Odia

//əʊˈdijə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An inhabitant of Odisha.

Proper Noun

1
The official language of the state of Odisha, India.
"The Culture department has decided to dedicate the theme pavilion of the Cuttack’s historic maritime festival to classical Odia language this year."
2
Initialism of Office of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Synonyms

oorya oriya oriya

Example

"Doctor Sir, please write an Odia song in this theme."

Etymology

Borrowed from Odia ଓଡ଼ିଆ (oṛiā).

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