Burman
a member of the dominant ethnic group of Myanmar (Burma), living mainly in the lowlands of the Irrawaddy and Chindwin River drainages and the southern panhandle.
of or relating to the Burmans as an ethnic group.
Origin of Burman
1Other words from Burman
- an·ti-Bur·man, adjective, noun
- pro-Bur·man, adjective, noun
Words Nearby Burman
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How to use Burman in a sentence
Leonard Burman: Blessing in Disguise Leonard Burman looks at the silver lining of the credit downgrade.
A little way off is a Burman with a pink goungbaum and very rich silk skirt.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonOnly the King was allowed to rival the poongyis in the number of his roofs, no other Burman might do such a thing.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonInside this wall at one time, the Burman time, was crammed the whole of Mandalay—six thousand houses, more or less.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonThe Burman who is giving the pwé and has sent us the message about it comes forward and leads us to the front courteously.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. Mitton
The Burman knows better, and he would get on badly without the active help and advice of his comrade and wife.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. Mitton
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