Standard Lemma guide

Newar

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

The Sino-Tibetan language of this people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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name

Meaning 2

Synonym of Newa (“script”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: Newa

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

The historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal, and creators of its historic heritage and civilization.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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History

Etymology

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