Kannada

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Dravidian language spoken in southern India: Kannada is a major language primarily spoken in the state of Karnataka, India. It has a rich literary history and is one of the oldest Dravidian languages.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She is fluent in Kannada and English.
    • The ancient inscriptions were written in Kannada.
    • Learning Kannada helped him connect with the local community in Bangalore.
Advanced Usage

  • "Old Kannada": Refers to the historical form of the language used from around the 6th to the 13th centuries, often found in classical literature and inscriptions.

    • Scholars study Old Kannada to understand the evolution of the language.

  • "Kannada script": Refers to the distinct writing system used for the Kannada language.

    • The Kannada script is an abugida derived from the ancient Brahmi script.
Variants and Related Words

  • Kanarese (n): An older, alternative name for the Kannada language or its people. (Note: "Kannada" is the preferred and more contemporary term.)

    • The term Kanarese is found in some historical texts.

  • Kannadiga (n): A native speaker of Kannada or a person from Karnataka.

    • As a Kannadiga, he is proud of his linguistic heritage.
Synonyms
  • Kanarese: (historical synonym for the language)
Related Phrases

  • "Kannada literature": The body of written works in the Kannada language.

    • He is an expert in medieval Kannada literature.

  • "Kannada film industry": Refers to the cinema produced in the Kannada language, often called "Sandalwood".

    • The Kannada film industry is known for its artistic and commercial movies.
Noun
  1. a Dravidian language spoken in southern India

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