Here's an example of what I was talking about. This is a positive story about Burma, so they call it Myanmar.
You're so right. Burma is used as sign of disrespect for the government that took the name Myanmar for the country. The colonial overtones are especially heavy, for instance, in the BBC's usage.
Here's an example of what I was talking about. This is a positive story about Burma, so they call it Myanmar.
You're so right. Burma is used as sign of disrespect for the government that took the name Myanmar for the country. The colonial overtones are especially heavy, for instance, in the BBC's usage.