rangoon

/ˈræŋɡuːn/

Definitions

1. noun

The former capital and largest city of Myanmar, now officially known as Yangon.

“The city of Rangoon is famous for its colonial architecture.”

2. proper noun

The name of a British colonial province in Burma (Myanmar), which existed from 1859 to 1948.

“The province of Rangoon played a significant role in Burmese history.”

3. noun

A type of fried noodle dish originating from Myanmar, typically made with rice noodles, vegetables, and meat or seafood.

“I tried a delicious plate of Rangoon noodles at the local Burmese restaurant.”

Synonyms

  • Burma
  • Yangon

Antonyms

  • India
  • Thailand