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Thakali|təˈkɑːliː|
[Native name.]
a. A member of one of the tribes or castes of Nepal, of Mongol origin.
b. The language or dialect spoken by this tribe. Also attrib. or as adj.
1928Northey & Morris Gurkhas xiii. 202 Prosperous, and great traders..the Thakales are of mixed religion and are closely allied to Tibetans. 1961L. Bajracharya Nepal 1960–61 10/2 Of the trading tribes those next to the Newars are the Thakalis, residents of Thak in Central Nepal. 1974M. Peissel Gt. Himalayan Passage xvii. 246 Prosperous businessmen..are attempting to obtain for the Thakali people a high rank in the Hindu caste system. 1974Encycl. Brit. Macropædia XII. 954/1 The languages of the north and east belong predominantly to the Tibeto-Burman family. These include Magar, Gurung,..and a number of Bhote dialects, including Sherpa and Thakali. |