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Definition of naypyidaw
naypyidaw
/ˌneɪpjiːˈdɔː/
Nay · pyi · daw
naypyidaw Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The purpose-built capital city of Myanmar (Burma), located in the central part of the country, which officially replaced Yangon as the administrative capital in 2005.
Example
"After the government abruptly relocated its ministries, Naypyidaw became the administrative center of Myanmar, known for its massive scale and wide highways."
• Rhymes for naypyidaw
Word Origin & Etymology
From Burmese 'Nay Pyi Daw' (နေပြည်တော်), meaning 'royal capital' or 'abode of kings'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Naypyidaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/naypyidaw