Assamese (Noun)
Meaning 1
The Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The script used to write Assamese differs from the one used for Bengali despite their linguistic similarities.
- Assamese is also used as a liturgical language in some Vaishnavite monasteries and temples.
- With more than 15 million speakers, Assamese is the principal language of the Indian state of Assam.
- In 1873 Assamese was reinstated as the official language of the state by British administrators.
- Assamese language is the most widely spoken language in the state of Assam which has a lot of dialects.
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Meaning 2
Native or inhabitant of the state of Assam in northeastern India.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The majority of the population in the state is comprised of the Assamese, who share a distinct culture and language.
- As a true Assamese, she felt deeply connected to the state's history and traditions.
- Rahul, being an Assamese, celebrated the Bihu festival with great fervor and enthusiasm.
- In her role as an ambassador, the Assamese model represented her state with poise and confidence.
- Local customs and values are an integral part of everyday life for the average Assamese person.