Myanmar
from burma
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From burma
Definition
A country in Southeast Asia
Etymology
A loanword from the Burmese 'Myanma', meaning 'fast' or 'strong'. This term was adopted internationally and entered the Indonesian language as the official name of the country to replace the colonial designation of Burma.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name