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Assamese

Assamese

1 8.3
A person who comes from the state of Assam in northeast India
  • noun
  • /əˈsɑːməˌzi/
: asamés
  • The Assamese are known for their rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Assamese are known for their distinctive cuisine and silk weaving.

  • There is a large community of Assamese living in Guwahati.

  • Many Assamese have preserved their traditional customs and festivals.

  • Many Assamese people celebrate Bihu with great enthusiasm.

  • The Assamese celebrate Bihu, a major festival that marks the Assamese New Year.

  • Many Assamese people take pride in their rich cultural heritage and traditions.

  • As an Assamese, she felt a deep connection to the beautiful landscapes of her home state.

Synonyms

Indian
vsAssamese
108 1.0

A person from India

is narrower, meaning someone from a specific northeastern state

Compounds

Assamese language
8.1

A language spoken by people in Assam in northeast India

Surface Forms

Assamese singular
Assameses plural

Morphology

Assamese = Assam (transparent) = Assam + ese

Formed from the place name 'Assam' plus the suffix '-ese' used to denote people from a place, so the relation is transparent.

Etymology

The word Assamese for a person comes from Assam + -ese, the same ending in words like Chinese or Japanese, so an Assamese is simply someone 'from Assam'.