Definition

Noun: A native or inhabitant of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a country in South Asia located in the Eastern Himalayas.

Usage

The term is used to denote a person's origin or nationality in relation to Bhutan. * The bhutani delegation arrived for the summit. * She is a bhutani who now works as a diplomat abroad.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of the people of Bhutan.
  • The festival showcased traditional bhutani music and dance.

Variants and Related Words

• Bhutanese: This is the more common and standard modern term for a native or inhabitant of Bhutan, as well as the adjective for things pertaining to Bhutan.
  • The Bhutanese people are known for their concept of Gross National Happiness.
• Drukpa: A term often used within Bhutan to refer to its people, derived from "Druk Yul" (Land of the Thunder Dragon), the native name for Bhutan.

Synonyms

• Bhutanese

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Bhutan