plural Nepali also Nepalis
1
: a native or inhabitant of Nepal
2
: an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal
Nepali
adjective
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The sustainable brand aims to preserve Nepali artisanal traditions, like weaving and intricate handwork.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Irving granted the request after Naresh waived his right to a speedy trial through a Nepali interpreter.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Nepali supreme court recently ordered a cap on permits for the mountain, for which the Nepali Department of Tourism is responsible for, but has yet to meaningfully enact.
—Matt Coté, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024
In a single generation, his family had moved from a tiny Nepali village to a major American metropolis.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Irving granted the request after Naresh waived his right to a speedy trial through a Nepali interpreter.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Nepali supreme court recently ordered a cap on permits for the mountain, for which the Nepali Department of Tourism is responsible for, but has yet to meaningfully enact.
—Matt Coté, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024
In a single generation, his family had moved from a tiny Nepali village to a major American metropolis.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Nepali.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nepali. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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