Synonyms for
Bengali
Definition
Bengali refers to the people, language, and culture of the Bengal region, which includes parts of India and Bangladesh.
Synonyms & similar words
bangla
bengali
Bangla
Bengalee
Bangali
Bengal
Bengalese
Bengali-speaking
Bangla-speaking
Bengal-speaking
Bengalese-speaking
Bengal-language
Bengal-dialect
Bangladesh-language
Bangladesh-dialect
Bengal-culture
Bangladesh-culture
Bengal-tradition
Bangladesh-tradition
Bengal-heritage
Bangladesh-heritage
Bengal-customs
Common collocations
- Bengali language
- Bengali culture
- Bengali cuisine
- Bengali literature
- Bengali script
- Bengali people
- Bengali tiger
Word family
Usage note
Bengali refers to the people, language, or culture of Bengal. It is primarily used as an adjective or noun referring to this specific ethnic and linguistic group.
Example sentences
- My friend's family is from Bengal, so they speak Bengali at home.
- I learned some Bengali words from my Bangladeshi coworker.
- Bengali cuisine is known for its flavorful curries and seafood dishes.
- I love wearing sarees, which are a traditional Bengali garment.
- My favorite Bengali movie is 'The Namesake'.
Quotes
"The Bengali mind is a mystery to me, and the more I come to know them, the less I understand them." - Rabindranath Tagore
"Bengal has always been the land of intellectuals and creative people." - Mamata Banerjee
"I am a Bengali, and to me, food is an emotion." - Rannvijay Singh