noun
woon
noun
1
A traditional Burmese title for a government official or administrator.
"The local woon oversaw tax collection for the district."
How to Use Woon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical Burmese administrative title, roughly equivalent to a governor or officer.
Word Forms
woons plural, Woons plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Burmese wan, meaning "burden, responsibility, or administrative officer."