Newar

American  

[ni-wahr] / nɪˈwɑr /

noun

Newars plural

1. a member of a people of Nepal who traditionally reside in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions.

2. a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar.

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• Newars
  plural
• Newar
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Newar

First recorded in 1810–20; from Newar Newār, from Prakrit, from Sanskrit Nepāl

Example Sentences

“Under Buddhist culture children are protectors,” said Chunda Bajracharya, a retired professor of the Newar language who is not related to the former kumari.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022

Since the 14th century, girls as young as 2 have been chosen from Buddhist families from the Newar community living in the Kathmandu Valley.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022

Ms. Bajracharya, who stepped down at 15, still commands respect in the Newar community of Patan.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022

All were designed for use in an ancient Buddhist ritual still performed in the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley today.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2018

The temple of Balajee—The old Newar capital—The houses and temples of Patn—View from the city gates—Nepaulese festivals—The Newars skilful artisans—The arsenal—The magazine and cannon-foundry.

From A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with The Camp of Jung Bahadoor; including A Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home by Oliphant, Laurence