Nepali

American

[nuh-paw-lee, -pah-, -pal-ee, ney-] / nəˈpɔ li, -ˈpɑ-, -ˈpæl i, neɪ- /

noun

plural

Nepalis, Nepali

Also an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
Nepalese.

adjective

Nepalese.

Nepali British

/ nɪˈpɔːlɪ /

noun

the official language of Nepal, also spoken in Sikkim and parts of India. It forms the E group of Pahari and belongs to the Indic branch of Indo-European
a native or inhabitant of Nepal; a Nepalese

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adjective

of or relating to Nepal, its inhabitants, or their language; Nepalese

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Example Sentences

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Here are the key players in an election that many young Nepalis hope will usher in new leadership.

From Barron's

Nepali candidates launch their campaigns on Monday for next month's parliamentary elections, the first since deadly anti‑corruption protests toppled the previous government in 2025.

From Barron's

Paudel said the two results had raised the profile of Nepali cricket.

From Barron's

The 21-year-old Nepali has worked as a chef there for two years, first when he was a student, and now as a graduate, after he struggled to find a tech job.

From Barron's

A Nepali tourism official, Ram Krishna Lamichhane, told the BBC they had been in contact with rescue teams searching the base camp at Dolma Khang peak, which was hit by an avalanche.

From BBC

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