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🧑 A person from Odisha 🗣️ A language of India
Oriya

Oriya

9.7
A person from Odisha in eastern India
  • noun
  • /ɔˈriːə/
  • Archaic
: oriya
  • The Oriya people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • Many Oriyas celebrate the festival of Durga Puja with great enthusiasm.

  • She interviewed several Oriya about their cultural heritage.

  • During the festival, Oriya traditions are celebrated with dance and music.

  • Many Oriya have migrated to cities in search of work.

  • During the festival, Oriya traditions are celebrated with dance and music.

  • Many Oriya have migrated to cities in search of work.

  • Many Oriya celebrate the festival of Durga Puja with great enthusiasm.

Compounds

Oriya language
  • Archaic
8.7

A language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Odisha in eastern India

Surface Forms

Oriya singular
Oriyas plural

Etymology

Oriya comes from the name of the Indian state Odisha (formerly Orissa). It simply means someone 'from Odisha', which is why it names the people of that region.