Burman

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar, especially as distinguished from the Shan, Karen, and other minority peoples.
  2. 2
    A native or inhabitant of Myanmar; a Burmese.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to Myanmar; Burmese. not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Burmese language.
  2. 2
    A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms
bamarburmeseburmese

Example

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"In general the scene is one of placid beauty: even the rugged mountain sides are smoothed and softened by their covering of greenery, and the warm air and limpid water combine to produce an effect of quietude and repose, which the contented character of the Burman does little to disturb."

Etymology

From Burma + -n.

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