Nepalese

[ nep-uh-leez, -lees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Nepal, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

, plural Nep·a·lese

1. a native or inhabitant of Nepal.
2. Nepali ( def 1 ).

Nepalese

/ ˌnɛpəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Nepal or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Nepal

Usage Note

Nepalese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Nepalese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Nepalese ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nepalese¹

First recorded in 1810–20; Nepal + -ese

Example Sentences

BBC Verify understands that some people in the group seen in the viral video are US citizens of Nepalese and Bhutanese heritage.

From BBC

A Nepalese teenager has broken the world record for the youngest mountaineer to summit Earth’s 14 highest peaks.

From BBC

The Nepalese government urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, and banned road travel at night in the Kathmandu valley to minimise road accidents.

From BBC

A spokesman for the Nepalese army, Gaurav Kumar KC, told AFP about 15 homes had been swept away, while rescue teams were helping people to safety.

From BBC

A Brit, Daniel Paterson, and his Nepalese guide, Pastenji Sherpa, are among those missing after being hit by falling ice on 21 May.

From BBC