tulu

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A teacher writes a sentence in Tulu on the classroom whiteboard.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A Dravidian language: A South Dravidian language spoken primarily in the southwestern coastal region of India, specifically in parts of the state of Karnataka and the northernmost part of Kerala. 2. An ethnic group: Refers to the Tuluva people, a Dravidian community native to the aforementioned region of India, who are the primary speakers of the Tulu language.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Language):

  • Tulu has a rich oral tradition of folklore and rituals.
  • She is conducting research on the phonology of Tulu.
  • Although it has a significant number of speakers, Tulu is not one of India's officially scheduled languages.

• Proper noun (People):

  • The Tulu have a distinct cultural identity within the Indian subcontinent.
  • This festival is traditionally celebrated by the Tulu community.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the language, people, or region.
  • Tulu cinema, though small, is a growing industry.
  • The Tulu script, derived from the Grantha alphabet, is used for scholarly and religious purposes.

Variants and Related Words

• Tuluva: An alternative name for the Tulu-speaking people or as an adjective pertaining to them (e.g., Tuluva dynasty).
• Tulu Nadu: Refers to the geographical region historically inhabited by the Tulu-speaking people.

Synonyms

• (For the language) There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper noun for a specific language. It can be described as a "South Dravidian language."
• (For the people) Tuluva.

Notes on Meaning

This word functions almost exclusively as a proper noun. Its two primary meanings—the language and the ethnic group—are intrinsically linked. The context of the sentence usually makes it clear which meaning is intended.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Dravidian language spoken by the Tulu
2. a member of a Dravidian people living on the southwestern coast of India

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