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ceylon

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a beautiful island nation.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A historical name for the island nation now known as Sri Lanka: "Ceylon" was the former name of the country in the Indian Ocean, used until 1972.
    • The island itself, located off the southeastern coast of India: "Ceylon" refers to the large island in the Indian Ocean.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Historical country):

    • Tea from Ceylon is famous worldwide. (This refers to tea produced in the region historically known as Ceylon.)
    • Ceylon gained independence from Britain in 1948. (This uses the historical name for the nation.)

  • Proper noun (Island):

    • The island of Ceylon has a diverse landscape. (This refers to the geographical entity.)
    • He studied the flora and fauna of Ceylon. (This uses the name to identify the island.)
Advanced Usage
  • Used attributively to describe products or styles originating from the region: The name "Ceylon" often persists in commercial and historical contexts.
    • Ceylon cinnamon is considered particularly fine. (This describes a type of cinnamon associated with the island.)
    • She collects stamps from the Ceylon era. (This refers to the historical period when the country used that name.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sri Lanka (Proper noun): The official name of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, adopted in 1972.
    • Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
  • Ceylonese (Adjective): Of or relating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
    • The museum has a collection of Ceylonese masks. (Note: "Sri Lankan" is the more common modern demonym.)
Synonyms
  • Serendib: A very old Arabic and Persian name for the island.
  • Taprobane: An ancient name for the island, used by Greek and Roman geographers.
Related Phrases
  • Ceylon tea: A well-known commercial term for black tea produced in Sri Lanka.
    • She prefers the strong flavor of Ceylon tea.
  • Ceylon sapphire: A term for sapphires mined in Sri Lanka.
    • The ring features a beautiful Ceylon sapphire.
ceylon

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a beautiful island nation.

Noun
  1. a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
  2. an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India

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