Burman

American  

[bur-muhn] / ˈbɜr mən /

noun

plural

Burmans

1. a member of the dominant ethnic group of Myanmar (Burma), living mainly in the lowlands of the Irrawaddy and Chindwin River drainages and the southern panhandle.

2. Burmese.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Burmans as an ethnic group.

2. Burmese.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Burman adjective
• pro-Burman adjective

Etymology

Origin of Burman

First recorded in 1790–1800; Burm(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Collaborations with OP Nayyar, Burman and SD Burman made her a household name.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

She later teamed up with Burman, whom she married in 1980.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“The reports have not changed the fact that it is cheaper to break the law than comply with the law,” said Abigail Burman, a lawyer who has studied the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Federal officials are analyzing how to address the problems, Burman said, adding that the Bureau of Reclamation is “known for being able to come up with engineering solutions to engineering problems.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Down Burman, left at Bryson's, which looked nothing like the houses on Portal Avenue.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds