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Bhutan

boo-TAHN

Bhutan (name) means a small kingdom in South Asia, in the eastern Himalayas, with Thimphu as its capital. Example: “Bhutan is known for measuring progress by Gross National Happiness.”

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A small kingdom in South Asia, in the eastern Himalayas, with Thimphu as its capital.
"Bhutan is known for measuring progress by Gross National Happiness."
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Etymology

Borrowed via French and Nepali, ultimately connected to a Prakrit term meaning roughly "end of Tibet."

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bhutan” mean?

The word “Bhutan” means a small kingdom in South Asia, in the eastern Himalayas, with Thimphu as its capital.

How do you pronounce “Bhutan”?

“Bhutan” is pronounced boo-TAHN (/buːˈtɑːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bhutan” in a sentence?

Here is “Bhutan” used in a sentence: “Bhutan is known for measuring progress by Gross National Happiness.”

What part of speech is “Bhutan”?

“Bhutan” is a name.

Where does the word “Bhutan” come from?

The word “Bhutan” comes from French. Borrowed via French and Nepali, ultimately connected to a Prakrit term meaning roughly "end of Tibet.".

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