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Binod Chaudhary

Meaning of "Nepal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NEPAL

Nepal  [nɪˈpɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEPAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nepal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEPAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nepal

Nepal

Nepal (i/nɛˈpɔːl/ ne-PAWL Nepali: नेपाल ( listen)), officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 27 million (and nearly 2 million absentee workers living abroad), Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. Specifically, the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim border Nepal, while across the Himalayas lies the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Nepal is separated from Bangladesh by the narrow Indian Siliguri Corridor. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest metropolis. The mountainous north of Nepal has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा) in Nepali. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level.

Definition of Nepal in the English dictionary

The definition of Nepal in the dictionary is a republic in S Asia: the world's only Hindu kingdom until it abandoned its monarchy in 2008; united in 1768 by the Gurkhas; consists of swampy jungle in the south and great massifs, valleys, and gorges of the Himalayas over the rest of the country, with many peaks over 8000 m. A multiparty democracy was instituted in 1990. Official language: Nepali. Official religion: Hinduism; Mahayana Buddhist minority. Currency: rupee. Capital: Katmandu. Pop: 30 430 267. Area: 147 181 sq km Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEPAL


all
ɔːl
appal
əˈpɔːl
appall
əˈpɔːl
ball
bɔːl
baseball
ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl
basketball
ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl
call
kɔːl
epaule
ɛˈpɔːl
fall
fɔːl
football
ˈfʊtˌbɔːl
hall
hɔːl
install
ɪnˈstɔːl
Naipaul
naɪˈpɔːl
overall
ˈəʊvərˌɔːl
pall
pɔːl
Paul
pɔːl
pawl
pɔːl
Senegal
ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl
spall
spɔːl
spawl
spɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEPAL

Neotropical
neotype
neovitalism
neovitalist
Neozoic
NEP
NEPAD
Nepalese
Nepali

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEPAL

archetypal
assistant principal
Bhopal
carpal
chappal
copal
episcopal
hippocampal
municipal
nopal
opal
pal
papal
pen pal
principal
pupal
sepal
tepal
vice-principal
vorpal

Synonyms and antonyms of Nepal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Nepal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEPAL

Find out the translation of Nepal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Nepal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Nepal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

尼泊尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Nepal
570 millions of speakers

English

Nepal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नेपाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نِيبَالْ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Непал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Nepal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

NEPAD
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Népal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

NEPAD
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nepal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネパール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

네팔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

NEPAD
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Nepal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

என்இபிஏடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेपाड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

NEPAD
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nepal
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nepal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Непал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nepal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Νεπάλ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nepal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Nepal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nepal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Nepal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEPAL»

The term «Nepal» is very widely used and occupies the 4.788 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEPAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Nepal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Nepal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Nepal

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10 QUOTES WITH «NEPAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Nepal.
1
Louise Brown
I'm working on a nonfiction book on Nepal and a novel about diasporas.
2
Binod Chaudhary
Yes, we can do business in Nepal and still succeed. That is what I proved.
3
Natalie Dormer
I would love to go to the Himalayas and cross over into Nepal to do the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
4
Richard Ernst
A brief visit to Nepal started my insatiable love for Asian art.
5
Sigmar Gabriel
Besides Germany, the only countries that don't have speed limits are places like Nepal, where road conditions are so bad that a limit would be beside the point. In other words, it's a little crazy that this is even a topic for debate in Germany.
6
Jasmine Guinness
I always dreamt that I would marry in the Piazza Del Campo in Siena and go on my honeymoon down the Amazon, up the Nile, on a gallop through the pyramids, to Nepal and Kerala, on a safari and finally to Lake Titicaca in Peru.
7
Prabal Gurung
I was in Nepal and I had watched Oprah Winfrey's show. I had no idea, as a kid in Nepal, who she was, but I remember watching an episode of hers about living your dreams.
8
Kailash Kher
Nepal is a beautiful country with a lot of holy places. I also like the country because it's close to the Himalayas. According to Hindu mythology, that's the abode of Lord Shiva.
9
Sushil Koirala
Nepal will be a secular state - there is no other way.
10
Lykke Li
I lived five years in Portugal and then spent winters in Nepal or India.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEPAL»

Discover the use of Nepal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nepal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nepal
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, language, and culture of Nepal, a predominantly Hindu country located north of India. Includes several recipes.
Jon Burbank, 2002
2
Nepal
Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Nepal, and includes advice on transporation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Bradley Mayhew, Lindsay Brown, Wanda Vivequin, 2003
3
Nepal in Transition: From People's War to Fragile Peace
This book shines a light on the limits, opportunities, and challenges of international efforts to assist Nepal in its quest for peace and stability and offers valuable lessons for similar endeavors elsewhere.
Sebastian von Einsiedel, David M. Malone, Suman Pradhan, 2012
4
Nepal
The information-packed volumes in this series provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture while taking readers on a voyage of discovery to far-away lands.
Krishna P. Bhattarai, 2009
5
Taste of Nepal
The most comprehensive Nepalese cookbook on the market, 'Taste of Nepal' includes over 350 authentic recipes, something for everyone, from the most timid cook (Fried Rice and Stir-fried Chicken) to adventurous home chefs (Goat Curry and Sun ...
Jyoti Pathak, 2007
6
Nepal
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO NEPAL is the ultimate guide to this beautiful and varied country. Features include: Full-colour section introducing Nepal's highlights.
David Reed, 2002
7
Nepal
In This Guide: Adrenaline-packed activities chapter has you paddling, biking and climbing Nepal Full-Color Feature reveals the best temples, festivals and mountain trails Green Index helps you tread lightly
Joseph Bindloss, 2010
8
A History of Nepal
A comprehensive and accessible one-volume history of Nepal, first published in 2005.
John Whelpton, 2005
9
Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya
Whether you want to make a tilt at Everest Base Camp, reach remote Tibetan villages or circuit sacred lakes, this guide lets you light out for the roof of the world.
Bradley Mayhew, Joe Bindloss, 2009
10
Nepal: New Horizons?
This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries such as Nepal and the major development issues they face.
Omar Sattaur, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEPAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nepal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tour operators criticise all-clear given to Nepal trek area
Nepal's most popular trekking region has been declared safe by a government-commissioned report following earthquakes in April and May ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
China announces $ 10 million assistance for rebuilding Nepal
KATHMANDU: China today announced a $ 10 million cash assistance to Nepal for rebuilding the quake-devastated Himalayan nation. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
3
Nepal earthquake – three months on: Thousands remain in need as …
Their home was severely damaged by the earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th. At the time, Ujali was working as a day labourer on the ... «International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Jul 15»
4
Trafficking the greatest threat to children after Nepal quake: UNICEF
Chief of Child protection for UNICEF in Nepal, Virginia Perez said many parents, faced with poverty, are tricked into parting with their children. «SBS, Jul 15»
5
Researchers map out deadly Nepal earthquake
"The Nepal earthquake is a warning sign that the region is of high seismic risk, and each earthquake behaves differently," Peter Shearer, ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»
6
AIA group initiative for Nepal vies to overcome common obstacle of …
As Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of the deadly April 25 earthquake, the American Institute of Architects Foundation — now known as the Architects ... «Archinect, Jul 15»
7
Maine Catholics collect $86000-plus to aid efforts in Nepal
On April 25, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing at least 8,669 people and destroying an estimated 500,717 houses, with several ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
8
Clean water for Nepal
On the steep, tea-covered hillsides of Ilam in eastern Nepal, where 25 percent of households live below the poverty level and electricity is ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
9
Nepal: Three months after the earthquakes, MSF reduces operations
Aerial view of the MSF's "inflatable" hospital in Arughat Bazaar, Gorkha District, Nepal on May 21, 2015. Due to the destruction by earthquake of ... «Médecins Sans Frontières International, Jul 15»
10
Nepal should again declare itself a 'Hindu Rashtra': Adityanath
LUCKNOW: BJP's firebrand MP from Gorakhpur Mahant Adityanath has written to Nepal prime minister Sushil Koirala and constituent assembly ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nepal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nepal>. Apr 2024 ».
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