Associations to the word «Singhalese»

Wiktionary

SINGHALESE, proper noun. Alternative form of Sinhalese

Dictionary definition

SINGHALESE, noun. A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka.
SINGHALESE, noun. The Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka.
SINGHALESE, adjective. Of or relating to the Sinhalese languages; "the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana".
SINGHALESE, adjective. Of or relating to the Sinhalese people; "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils".

Wise words

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