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Marwari

Marwari

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From the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India, relating to its people, language, and culture
  • adjective
  • /mɑːrˈwɑːri/
: marwari
  • She prepared a delicious Marwari meal using traditional spices from Rajasthan.

Examples

  • Many Marwari festivals feature colorful dances and elaborate costumes.

  • She wore a beautiful Marwari dress to the festival.

  • The Marwari community is known for its rich business traditions and philanthropy.

  • The Marwari culture is rich in traditions and festivals.

  • The Marwari community is known for its rich business traditions and philanthropy.

  • Many Marwari festivals feature colorful dances and elaborate costumes.

  • The Marwari culture is rich in traditions and festivals.

Synonyms

Rajasthani
vsMarwari
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About Rajasthan, its people, language and culture

refers to a specific region inside that state with local traditions

Surface Forms

Marwari positive

Morphology

Marwari = Marwar (transparent) = Marwar + i

Formed directly from the place name 'Marwar' with the adjectival/ethnonymic suffix '-i', so meaning 'relating to Marwar' is straightforward for someone who knows the base.

Etymology

The word Marwari comes from the place name Marwar in Rajasthan, and Marwar comes from a local word Maru meaning 'desert'. The ending -i means 'from', like in Punjabi, so Marwari describes something or someone 'from' that desert region.