Nepali

noun

Ne·​pali nə-ˈpȯ-lē How to pronounce Nepali (audio) -ˈpä- How to pronounce Nepali (audio)
-ˈpa-
plural Nepali also Nepalis
1
: a native or inhabitant of Nepal
2
: an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal
Nepali adjective

Examples of Nepali in a Sentence

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Instead, the Juniper fund will work closely with the organization’s Nepali representatives and follow their lead. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 To the Survivors Of Atom Bombs How China has Encroached on Nepali territory Rise of the Dragons: Fire-Breathing Drones Duel in Ukraine How South Korea’s Dogs Became Members of the Family Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Daniel Lavery, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2024 On the third day, Nepali Hindus honor cows, also with treats, vermillion and flower garlands. Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024 This year, Nepali climbers have broken many records in the Himalayas. Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Nepali 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi naipālī of Nepal, from Sanskrit naipālīya, from Nepāla Nepal

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nepali was in 1882

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“Nepali.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nepali. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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