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burma

English

(wikipedia Burma)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • Myanmar; a country in Southeast Asia, on the west coast of the .
  • Usage notes

    Burma is a traditional name of Myanmar, and was the official name until 1989. It is still used to express disapproval of the military government which changed the name. See (Names of Burma) on Wikipedia.

    Derived terms

    * Burmese

    See also

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    Anagrams

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    yangon

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • The largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma). Formerly known as Rangoon. The administrative capital has been moved to Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw.
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