noun

woon

Woon (noun) means a traditional Burmese title for a government official or administrator. Example: “The local woon oversaw tax collection for the district.”

noun

A traditional Burmese title for a government official or administrator.

"The local woon oversaw tax collection for the district."

How to use woon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historical Burmese administrative title, roughly equivalent to a governor or officer.

Word forms

woons plural, Woons plural

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The local _____ oversaw tax collection for the district.

Etymology

Borrowed from Burmese wan, meaning "burden, responsibility, or administrative officer."

Rhymes for woon

noon moon soon hoon toon poon foon goon loon boon doon Yoon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “woon” mean?

The word “woon” means a traditional Burmese title for a government official or administrator. In plain terms, a historical Burmese administrative title, roughly equivalent to a governor or officer.

How do you use “woon” in a sentence?

Here is “woon” used in a sentence: “The local woon oversaw tax collection for the district.”

What part of speech is “woon”?

“Woon” is a noun.

What is the meaning of woon?

"woon" (noun) means a traditional Burmese title for a government official or administrator.