adjective
Burmese
bur-MEEZ
adjective
1
Relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language.
"She cooked a traditional Burmese curry for dinner."
noun
1
A person from Myanmar or of Burmese heritage.
"Several Burmese joined the protest march in solidarity with their homeland."
2
A breed of short-haired domestic cat, originally developed in Thailand.
"Their Burmese has glossy brown fur and copper-coloured eyes."
How to Use Burmese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Burma (also called Myanmar) — its people, language, or culture.
Word Forms
Burmese plural
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Etymology
Formed from "Burma" plus the suffix "-ese," which English uses to form adjectives and demonyms for countries (compare "Japanese," "Chinese").