Burman

[ bur-muhn ]

noun,plural Bur·mans.
  1. 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.

adjective
  1. of or relating to the Burmans as an ethnic group.

Origin of Burman

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; Burm(a) + -an

Other 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

  • The Burman knows better, and he would get on badly without the active help and advice of his comrade and wife.