meithei

/mɛɪˈteɪ.i/

Definitions

1. noun

A Meitei person or a Meitei language speaker; a member of the indigenous Meitei people of Manipur, India.

“The Meithei community has been actively working to preserve their traditional culture.”

2. proper noun

The Meitei language, an Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Manipur, India.

“The Meithei language is an integral part of the cultural heritage of Manipur.”

Synonyms

  • Kangleipak
  • Manipuri
  • Meitei

Antonyms

  • non-Meithei
  • outsider