Burman

Burman

See also: Burmán

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English Burma
Middle English -n
English -n
English Burman

    From Burma + -n.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/
    • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)mən

    Adjective

    Burman (not comparable)

    1. Of or relating to the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar.
    2. Of or relating to Myanmar; Burmese.

    Noun

    Burman (plural Burmans)

    1. A member of the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar, especially as distinguished from the Shan, Karen, and other minority peoples.
    2. A native or inhabitant of Myanmar; a Burmese.

    Proper noun

    Burman

    1. The Burmese language.
    2. A surname.

    See also

    Anagrams

    Swedish

    Etymology

    From bur from place names such as Burträsk and Bureälven + man (“man”).

    Pronunciation

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    Proper noun

    Burman c (genitive Burmans)

    1. a surname

    Statistics

    • According to Statistics Sweden, 2 722 individuals had Burman as a surname in Sweden in 2022.
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