Sikkimese

[sik-uh-meez, -mees]

noun

plural

Sikkimese 

1. a native or inhabitant of Sikkim.

adjective

1. of or relating to Sikkim or its people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sikkimese¹

Sikkim + -ese

Example Sentences

Officials say that the switch to all-organic has health benefits for Sikkimese, who are getting more nutritious food, and has rejuvenated the health of its soil as well as wildlife and dwindling bee populations.

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But old laws still protect the right of Sikkimese people over land and other resources.

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Sikkimese people do not like to do manual labor, so outsiders will come.

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I think Sikkimese people feel that this is their government.

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The Deb Zimpun's flowing red robe, the head clerk in his flowered black silk Chinese garb, the Sikkimese soldiers in their bright garments and the Bhutanese in their kimonos, made a blaze of varied hues.

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