Bengali
1 synonym for Bengali, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — The language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Bangla
Etymology
Formed from Bengal plus the suffix -i, matching the pattern seen in the Bengali word for the language itself.
Full origin of Bengali →Frequently asked questions
What does “Bengali” mean?
The word “Bengali” means the language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. In plain terms, relating to Bengal — used for the language, the people, and the culture.
How do you pronounce “Bengali”?
“Bengali” is pronounced behng-GAW-lee (/bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bengali” in a sentence?
Here is “Bengali” used in a sentence: “Bengali is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.”
What part of speech is “Bengali”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bengali” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Is “Bengali” a common word?
“Bengali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bengali” have?
“Bengali” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam.
