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Bhutani

Bhutani

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A person from Bhutan
  • noun
: butanés
  • The museum display highlighted traditional clothing worn by a typical Bhutani.

Examples

  • The Bhutani people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Bhutani celebrate their cultural festivals with colorful dances and music.

  • He made friends with a Bhutani student while studying abroad.

  • Many Bhutanis celebrate the festival of Tshechu every year.

  • The Bhutani people celebrate their culture with vibrant festivals every year.

  • As a Bhutani, she takes great pride in her country's breathtaking landscapes.

  • Many Bhutani families are known for their hospitality towards visitors.

Synonyms

Bhutanese
vsBhutani
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A person from Bhutan

is an alternative demonym sharing the same meaning but different form

Surface Forms

Bhutani singular
Bhutanis plural

Morphology

Bhutani = Bhutan (transparent) = Bhutan + i

Formed directly from the country name 'Bhutan' with a common demonymic suffix '-i', so the meaning 'a person from Bhutan' is immediately clear to learners.

Etymology

The word Bhutani comes from the country name Bhutan plus the ending -i, which means 'from' or 'of'. Like words such as Italian or Pakistani, a Bhutani is simply a person 'from Bhutan'.