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Etymology

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From Burma +‎ -ese.

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Adjective

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Burmese (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.
    Synonyms: Myanmarese, Myanma

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Noun

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A playful Burmese.

Burmese (plural Burmese)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.
  2. (zoology) A medium-sized, short-haired domestic cat breed, originating in Thailand.

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As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Burmese", "writing about Burmese cuisine as a Burmese") is uncommon and often taken as incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Burmese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Burmese cuisine as a Burmese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only used primarily as an adjective or as a plural noun.

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Burmese

  1. The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country Burma. Also known as Myanmar (which is the name preferred by the country's current government).
  2. The script in which the Burmese language is written.

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