adj Uncommon

Tibetan

tih-BEH-tuhn

Tibetan (adj) means relating to Tibet, its people, or its language. Example: “The monastery follows Tibetan Buddhist traditions.”

adj

Relating to Tibet, its people, or its language.

"The monastery follows Tibetan Buddhist traditions."

noun

A person from Tibet, or the language spoken there.

"She has been studying Tibetan for two years."

How to use Tibetan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Tibet, or refers to a Tibetan person or the Tibetan language.

Word forms

Tibetans plural

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Etymology

From Tibet + the adjective ending -an.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Tibetan” mean?

The word “Tibetan” means relating to Tibet, its people, or its language. In plain terms, describes anything connected to Tibet, or refers to a Tibetan person or the Tibetan language.

How do you pronounce “Tibetan”?

“Tibetan” is pronounced tih-BEH-tuhn (/tɪˈbɛtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tibetan” in a sentence?

Here is “Tibetan” used in a sentence: “The monastery follows Tibetan Buddhist traditions.”

What part of speech is “Tibetan”?

Depending on how it is used, “Tibetan” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “Tibetan” a common word?

“Tibetan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Tibetan” have?

“Tibetan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Tibet, its people, or its language.