singhalese
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to the Sinhalese people: Pertaining to the majority ethnic group of Sri Lanka.
- Relating to the Sinhalese language: Pertaining to the official language of Sri Lanka, an Indo-Aryan language.
Noun:
- A member of the Sinhalese people: A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka belonging to the Sinhalese ethnic group.
- The Sinhalese language: The Indic language spoken by the Sinhalese people.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The Singhalese community celebrated their new year with traditional rituals.
- She is studying Singhalese grammar and script.
Noun (Person):
- He is a Singhalese from the southern coast of the island.
- Noun (Language):
- Singhalese is written using its own distinct script.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in anthropological or linguistic contexts to describe cultural or linguistic features.
- The study focused on Singhalese kinship terms and their social functions.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinhalese: This is the more common and standard modern spelling. "Singhalese" is a variant.
- Sinhala: Another term, often used for the language itself (e.g., the Sinhala alphabet).
Synonyms
- Sinhalese (adj & n): The direct synonym and more frequent spelling.
- Sinhala (n): Specifically for the language.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically denotes the majority ethnic and linguistic group of Sri Lanka. It is distinct from "Sri Lankan," which is a national term encompassing all citizens of the country, including Tamils, Moors, and others.
- The adjective form describes anything originating from or associated with this group (e.g., Singhalese culture, Singhalese literature).
Adjective
- of or relating to the Sinhalese people
- Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils
- of or relating to the Sinhalese languages
- the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana
Noun
- the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka
- a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka