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Burman

Burman

4 7.2
A family name used by people, especially in South Asia
  • proper noun
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  • Mark Burman, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jay Richardson are executive producers.
  • Mrs. Burman
  • Mr. Burman
  • Burman says

Examples

  • "Employees at the firm are proud to work with Burman, whose expertise is well-regarded in the industry."

  • Chris Burman is a Greenpeace New Zealand street fundraiser.

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  • R.D. Burman was a true-blue, versatile music director, even in using his singers as well.

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  • Finally, Len Burman analyzes the economic effects of long-term care financing reform in the U.S.

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  • " That's from Len Burman, Syracuse University tax professor and former director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC).

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  • All other music directors of those times, viz. Madan Mohan, S.D. Burman, SJ, and Roshan, used other singers in higher proportion.

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  • "Leonard Burman spoke at the conference, sharing his insights on economic reform."

  • "The research paper was authored by Burman, who is known for his contributions to fiscal policy discussions."

Compounds

Tibeto-Burman
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related languages spoken from Tibet to the Malay Peninsula

8.9

A language from a family that includes Tibetan and Burmese, spoken from Tibet to Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Burman as a family name in South Asia often comes from older names like Varman or Barman, which meant 'protector' in old use. So as a surname Burman often began as a title meaning 'protector'.