adj
Bihari
Bihari (adj) means relating to the Indian state of Bihar or its people. Example: “Bihari cuisine is known for dishes like litti chokha.”
adj
1
Relating to the Indian state of Bihar or its people.
"Bihari cuisine is known for dishes like litti chokha."
name
1
A person from Bihar, or of Bihari descent.
"Many Biharis have settled abroad while keeping close ties to home."
2
A group of related Indo-Aryan languages spoken in and around Bihar.
How to use Bihari
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Bihar, its people, or its languages.
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Etymology
From Hindi बिहारी (bihārī), derived from the place name Bihar.
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What does “Bihari” mean?
The word “Bihari” means relating to the Indian state of Bihar or its people. In plain terms, relating to Bihar, its people, or its languages.
How do you use “Bihari” in a sentence?
Here is “Bihari” used in a sentence: “Bihari cuisine is known for dishes like litti chokha.”
What part of speech is “Bihari”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bihari” can be an adjective and a name.
Where does the word “Bihari” come from?
The word “Bihari” comes from Hindi. From Hindi बिहारी (bihārī), derived from the place name Bihar.
How many meanings does “Bihari” have?
“Bihari” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Indian state of Bihar or its people.
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