name
Bengali
behng-GAW-lee
name
1
The language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam.
"Bengali is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world."
noun
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A person from Bengal, or someone of Bengali descent.
"Many Bengalis celebrate Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year."
adjective
1
Relating to Bengal, its people, language, or culture.
"She cooked a traditional Bengali fish curry for dinner."
How to Use Bengali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Bengal — used for the language, the people, and the culture.
Word Forms
Bengalis plural
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Etymology
Formed from Bengal plus the suffix -i, matching the pattern seen in the Bengali word for the language itself.