Search Dictionary
Definition of myanmar
myanmar
/ˈmjɑːn.mɑːr/
Myan · mar
Adjective:Myanmarese
myanmar Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand.
Synonyms
View all synonyms for myanmarWord Nuance & Usage
The name Myanmar was officially adopted by the country's military government in 1989 to replace Burma; both names remain in use globally, often reflecting distinct political or historical perspectives.
• Nearby Words
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myanmar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myanmar