Burman

American  

[bur-muhn] / ˈbɜr mən /

noun

plural

Burmans

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.

2. Burmese.

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adjective

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

2. Burmese.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Burman adjective
• pro-Burman adjective

Etymology

Origin of Burman

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

Example Sentences

“The reports have not changed the fact that it is cheaper to break the law than comply with the law,” said Abigail Burman, a lawyer who has studied the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Half a million records and cassettes of RD Burman's score and the film's instantly recognisable dialogues were sold.

From BBC

Among the victims on the plane was Tim Burman, a 24-year-old banker who was flying to New York to spend Christmas with his girlfriend, Rose Grant.

From BBC

The venue invites artists and communities to reimagine its 18th Century facade, and its exhibitions have also explored the legacies of the likes of Capability Brown, Louise Bourgeois and Chila Kumari Singh Burman.

From BBC

Debbie Burman, another walker, heard Mrs Pyrah shouting for help.

From BBC