Burma
a country in Southeast Asia, renamed Myanmar in 1989.
- Former official name Union of Burma .
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How to use Burma in a sentence
Singapur is the last place on the line where you can buy Burmas.
From Sea to Sea | Rudyard KiplingIt was interesting to meet in such conditions one who had sat on the throne and was sprung from the race of Burmas Kings.
A Civil Servant in Burma | Herbert Thirkel White
British Dictionary definitions for Burma
/ (ˈbɜːmə) /
the former official name (until 1989, though still widely used) of Myanmar
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Cultural definitions for Burma
Republic in Southeast Asia, now officially known as Myanmar, bordered by Bangladesh, India, and the Bay of Bengal to the west; China to the north and northeast; Laos and Thailand to the east; and the Andaman Sea to the south. Rangoon is its capital and largest city.
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