English Explanatory Dictionary

Bollywood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Hindi-language film industry located in Mumbai.
  2. The cinema of India in general, no matter the region.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒ.li.wʊd/ /ˈbɑ.li.wʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Bollywood.wav

Word forms

Bollywood B'wood

Etymology

Blend of Bombay + Hollywood.

Synonyms

Urduwood

Related words

For a complete list of Hollywood Kollywood Nollywood and similar Bollygarch
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