Rangoon
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Name — The former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma).
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Etymology
From the pronunciation of Burmese ရန်ကုန် (rankun) in the Rakhine dialect.
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What does “Rangoon” mean?
The word “Rangoon” means the former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma). In plain terms, either the old name for Myanmar's largest city, or a crispy fried snack from American Chinese restaurants.
How do you pronounce “Rangoon”?
“Rangoon” is pronounced rang-GOON (/ɹæŋˈɡuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rangoon” in a sentence?
Here is “Rangoon” used in a sentence: “The old guidebook still referred to the city as Rangoon.”
What part of speech is “Rangoon”?
Depending on how it is used, “Rangoon” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Rangoon” have?
“Rangoon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma).