burmese

/ˈbɜːrmɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Myanmar (formerly Burma); the official language of Myanmar

“The Burmese people are known for their rich cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Myanmar (formerly Burma) or its people, language, or culture

“The Burmese language is spoken by over 30 million people worldwide.”

3. noun

The official language of Myanmar (formerly Burma)

“The Burmese language is a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family.”

Synonyms

  • Bamar
  • Myanmarese

Antonyms

  • non-Burmese