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