Myanmar
Myanmar (name) means a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma, with its capital at Naypyidaw. Example: “They travelled through Myanmar on their way to Thailand.”
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.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Myanmar” mean?
The word “Myanmar” means a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma, with its capital at Naypyidaw. In plain terms, the official name of the Southeast Asian country also historically called Burma.
How do you pronounce “Myanmar”?
“Myanmar” is pronounced myan-MAH (/ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Myanmar” in a sentence?
Here is “Myanmar” used in a sentence: “They travelled through Myanmar on their way to Thailand.”
What part of speech is “Myanmar”?
Depending on how it is used, “Myanmar” can be a name and an adjective.
Is “Myanmar” a common word?
“Myanmar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Myanmar” have?
“Myanmar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma, with its capital at Naypyidaw.
What is the difference between Myanmar and Burma?
Myanmar and Burma refer to the same country in Southeast Asia; Myanmar is the name the country is currently known by, while Burma was its former name. Both names are still used, though Myanmar is the official name.
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
Is Myanmar the same as Burmese?
Myanmar refers to the country itself, while Burmese is the adjective and demonym describing its people, language, and culture. The adjective form of Myanmar is also used to mean the same thing, relating to Myanmar or its people, language, or culture.