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Definition of myanmar
myanmar
/ˈmjɑːn.mɑːr/
Myan · mar
Adjective:Myanmarese
myanmar Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand.
Example
"During her trip to Southeast Asia, she spent two weeks exploring the historic temples and pagodas scattered across Myanmar."
Synonyms
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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.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Burmese word 'Myanma', the formal and historical name for the country and its majority ethnic group, which replaced the colonial-era name 'Burma' in official international use.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myanmar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myanmar