Burman

See also: Burmán

English

Etymology

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.

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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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