Newar
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A person from the Kathmandu Valley who belongs to a local group with its own culture and language
- proper noun
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newar
- During the Newar New Year, families gather to enjoy festive meals and share cultural traditions.
Examples
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The Newar people are known for their colorful traditional clothing and vibrant dances.
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Henrietta Newar.
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Many festivals in Nepal are celebrated by the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley.
Surface Forms
Newar main
Etymology
Newar comes from the community name Newa, used by the native people of the Kathmandu Valley. So a Newar is 'a member of that group', a person with the Newa language and traditions.