Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shan
Noun
/ʃæn/
Definition
A term used to refer to a type of dialect or language spoken by the Shan people, primarily in Myanmar and parts of neighboring countries.
Examples
- The Shan people celebrate their festivals with traditional music and dance.
- I learned a few phrases in Shan during my visit to Myanmar.
- The Shan dialect is quite different from standard Burmese.
Meaning
Shan refers to both the ethnic group and their language, which is part of the Tai language family. The Shan people have a rich cultural heritage and their language features several dialects.
Synonyms
- Tai
- Shan-ti
- Shan language
