Newar
Americannoun
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a member of a people of Nepal who traditionally reside in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions.
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a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Newar
First recorded in 1810–20; from Newar Newār, from Prakrit, from Sanskrit Nepāl
Example Sentences
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“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
Ms. Bajracharya, who stepped down at 15, still commands respect in the Newar community of Patan.
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
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 following account of the Nepalese, or rather Newar, architecture, I have taken from papers communicated by Colonel Crawford.
From An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha by Hamilton, Francis
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