noun
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the state language of Assam, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Bengali
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a native or inhabitant of Assam
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Assamese
Example Sentences
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This has sparked the anxieties of Assamese people, many of whom fear this is bringing in demographic change and taking away resources from locals.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025
The team has been studying the behavior of Assamese macaques at Phu Khieo for years amassing thousands of hours of detailed observations of their social behavior.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2024
“The public response has been very good. They love live performances. We have no competition from television and the digital boom,” said Prastuti Parashar, a top Assamese actress who owns the Awahan Theater group.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2022
Flights and long-distance trains were canceled, cellular and internet communications were suspended and a curfew was imposed on the city while security forces set up roadblocks to frustrate the thousands of massed Assamese protesters.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
The slightest personal acquaintance with the Assamese and their language, would have dispelled this myth for ever.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by James Johnstone, chevalier de Johnstone
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