Kashmiri

//kaʃˈmɪə̯.iː// adj, name, noun

adj, name, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or resident of Kashmir, or a descendant of such a person.

    "The Chenabi Kashmiris are an integral part of Kashmiri culture."

  2. 2
    the official state language of Kashmir wordnet
  3. 3
    a member of the people of Kashmir wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the people or region of Kashmir or the Kashmiri language. not-comparable

    "The Chenabi Kashmiris are an integral part of Kashmiri culture."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of Kashmir or its people or culture wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Dardic Indo-Aryan language spoken in Kashmir.

    "It’s important to note that the Kashmiri spoken in the Chenab Valley is distinct from the dialect spoken in the Kashmir Valley."

Example

More examples

"Dogri is chiefly spoken in Jammu, whereas Kashmiri is chiefly spoken in Kashmir."

Etymology

From Kashmir + -i.

Related phrases

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