Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to Nepal, its people, its language, or its culture: Describes anything originating from or associated with the country of Nepal.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Nepal: A person who comes from Nepal.
   • The official Indo-Aryan language of Nepal: The primary language spoken in Nepal.

Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Nepali flag has a unique double-pennant shape.
  • She wore a beautiful Nepali dress to the festival.
  • We learned about Nepali customs.

• Noun (Person):

  • My neighbor is a Nepali.
  • Several Nepalis work in the tourism industry.

• Noun (Language):

  • He is fluent in Nepali and English.
  • "Namaste" is a common greeting in Nepali.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: The word "Nepali" functions as a demonym (a word for the people of a place). It is both a noun (for the people) and an adjective.
  • The Nepali community in the city organized a cultural event. (Here, "Nepali" is an adjective describing the community.)
• Linguistic Note: Nepali is written in the Devanagari script, which it shares with languages like Hindi and Sanskrit.

Variants and Related Words

• Nepalese (adj. & n.): A synonym for "Nepali," often used interchangeably, though "Nepali" is more common for the language.
  • Nepalese cuisine is delicious.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Nepalese.
• Noun (Person): Nepalese.
• Noun (Language): Gorkhali (a historical name), Khaskura (a historical name).

Related Phrases

• Nepali-speaking: Using the Nepali language.
  • She is looking for a Nepali-speaking guide.
• Of Nepali origin: Having family roots in Nepal.
  • This artist is of Nepali origin.

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Nepal or its people or language or culture
   • Nepalese troops massed at the border
   • Nepali mountains are among the highest in the world
   • the different Nepali words for `rice'

Noun

1. the official state language of Nepal
2. a native or inhabitant of Nepal