arakanese

/ɑɹəˈkeɪniːz/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Arakanese people, a ethnic group from the Arakan region of Myanmar (Burma).

“The Arakanese dialect is a unique blend of Burmese and Mon languages.”

2. noun

a person belonging to the Arakanese ethnic group.

“Many Arakanese people have been displaced by the conflict in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Burman
  • Rakhine

Antonyms

  • foreign