Meaning of the word oriya in English
What does oriya mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
oriya
US /ˈɔːriə/
UK /ˈɔːriə/
Noun
1.
a member of a people inhabiting Odisha (formerly Orissa) state in eastern India
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The Oriya people have a rich cultural heritage.
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Many Oriya live in the coastal regions of Odisha.
2.
the Indo-Aryan language of the Oriya people, spoken mainly in Odisha
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She is learning to speak Oriya.
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The book was translated from English into Oriya.
Adjective
1.
relating to the Oriya people or their language
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They are studying Oriya literature.
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The museum has a collection of Oriya artifacts.
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