name
Myanmar
myan-MAH
name
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A country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma, with its capital at Naypyidaw.
"They travelled through Myanmar on their way to Thailand."
adj
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Relating to Myanmar or its people, language, or culture; Burmese.
"They sampled a traditional Myanmar dish at the festival."
How to Use Myanmar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe official name of the Southeast Asian country also historically called Burma.
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Etymology
From the Burmese name for the country's main ethnic group; the official English name Myanmar was adopted alongside the older name Burma.