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Meaning of Newar | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. The historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal, and creators of its historic heritage and civilization.
    plural, plural-only
  2. The Sino-Tibetan language of this people.
  3. Synonym of Newa (“script”).

Examples

“The Newa script, also known as Nepaalalipi in Nepal and as Newar in English-speaking countries, is a Brahmi-based script that dates to the tenth century ce.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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