adjective
noun
Usage
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 ).
Etymology
Origin of Nepalese
Example Sentences
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Last August, Gen Z activists began to share terms on social media such as "nepo baby", to describe the privileged children of the Nepalese elite.
From BBC
Nepalese police said they had so far identified nine of those killed.
From BBC
A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure.
From BBC
While browsing the library, you might stumble on a book from a cuisine you’ve never explored: Nepalese, Swedish, Kenyan, Cuban.
From Salon
"Everyone here is an immigrant," he added, gesturing towards the Nepalese team which dishes up traditional British fare through the night.
From Barron's
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