Nepal

American  

[nuh-pawl, -pahl, -pal, ney-] / nəˈpɔl, -ˈpɑl, -ˈpæl, neɪ- /

noun

1. a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Kathmandu.

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Nepal British  

/ nɪˈpɔːl /

noun

1. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.  a republic in S Asia: the world's only Hindu kingdom until it abandoned its monarchy in 2008; united in 1768 by the Gurkhas; consists of swampy jungle in the south and great massifs, valleys, and gorges of the Himalayas over the rest of the country, with many peaks over 8000 m (26 000 ft) (notably Everest and Kangchenjunga). A multiparty democracy was instituted in 1990. Official language: Nepali. Official religion: Hinduism; Mahayana Buddhist minority. Currency: rupee. Capital: Katmandu. Pop: 30 430 267 (2013 est). Area: 147 181 sq km (56 815 sq miles)

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Nepal Cultural  

1. Kingdom in central Asia, bordered by China to the north, and India to the east, south, and west; located high in the Himalayas. The capital and largest city is Katmandu.

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Example Sentences

It has also delayed reimbursements to Nepal, Bangladesh and other poor nations that supply troops for “blue-helmet” operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

These include the Himalayan pit viper in its strict scientific sense, Gloydius chambensis described in 2022, and three newly recognized species found in different regions of Pakistan and Nepal.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

A record number of 274 people scaled Mount Everest via Nepal on Wednesday, after a late start to this year's spring season due to a huge chunk of ice blocking the climbing route.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The peak can be tackled from both Nepal and the northern face in Tibet, but Chinese authorities have closed the latter route this year.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

From the moment I agreed to go to Nepal my intention was to ascend every bit as high as my unexceptional legs and lungs would carry me.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer