Vocabulary
Pristine
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
in its original condition; unspoilt.
Urdu meaning
قدیم، اصلی، پرانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- If we lose our pristine mountains to unchecked development, it won`t just be the loss of heritage; it would mean the collapse of tourism itself, including the hotel industry.
- It has preserved its unique multiethnic and cosmopolitan milieu, and was once known as the `glory of the East` for its pristine beauty, cultural diversity, and excellentservices.
- The riverbanks need to be retained in their pristine form, facilitating farming and plantation along designated land uses.
- The riverbanks need to be retained in their pristine form, facilitating farming and plantation along designated land uses.
- GB`s pristine environment is its biggest asset, and unregulated tourism could lead to irreversible damage.
Synonyms
immaculate, in perfect condition, perfect, in mint condition, as new, unspoiled
Curator example
“pristine copies of an early magazine”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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