Bhutanese

/ˌbuːtəˈniːz/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom, its people, culture, government, or characteristics.

Etymology

From Bhutan (the country name, possibly from Sanskrit भारत related to 'land of the Bhutias') plus English suffix -ese, meaning 'of or relating to'. Standard English demonym formation.

Kelly Says

Bhutan is famous for measuring 'Gross National Happiness' instead of GDP—it's the only country to constitutionally protect environmental conservation, making 'Bhutanese' synonymous with an alternative approach to national progress.

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