adjective
noun
Usage
Nepalese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Nepalese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Nepalese ).
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Nepalese
Example Sentences
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At least 10 Nepalese climbers who were preparing to lead an expedition in the Himalayas are missing after an avalanche hit a base camp on Sunday morning.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The body of Nepalese climber Nawang Thindu Sherpa remains on the mountain.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Last week's floodwaters washed away a lot of heavy machinery, making it harder for rescuers to unblock tunnels, says a representative for Nepalese power companies.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Nepalese government and the UN have agreed to launch a four-month humanitarian flash appeal.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The latrines were so abhorrent that most people, Nepalese and Westerners alike, evacuated their bowels outside on the open ground, wherever the urge struck.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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