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burmese


Meanings
  • noun

    A large country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by India, China, Thailand, Laos, and Bangladesh.

  • adjective

    Belonging to or relating to Myanmar or its people.


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Burmese
Etymology
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Derived from the Mon-Khmer language, the name 'Burma' or 'Myanmar' is believed to mean 'Land of the Free' or 'Land of the Gems'.


Trivia
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  1. Burma gained its independence from the British in 1948.

  2. The largest city in Burma is Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon.

  3. Burma is home to over 100 ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language and culture.


Related Concepts
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  1. Myanmar: An alternative name for Burma, used since 1989 when the military government officially changed the country's name.

  2. Bamar: An ethnic group that makes up the majority of Burma's population, also known as the Burmese people.


Culture
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Burmese culture is rich and diverse, characterized by its Buddhist religion, traditional arts, and architecture. Burmese literature includes works by famous authors such as Gyi Tha, Min Thu Wun, and Maung Htin Aung. Burmese cuisine is known for its use of fish, rice, and various spices.

How to Memorize "burmese"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the location of Burma on a map, focusing on its borders with neighboring countries.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Burma' with 'Land of the Free' or 'Land of the Gems' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Burma' - 'B' for 'Buddhist', 'U' for 'Unique', 'R' for 'Rich', 'M' for 'Majority', and 'A' for 'Asian'.


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