Definitions of Sinhalese
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a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka
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synonyms:
Singhalese
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the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka
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synonyms:
Singhalese, Sinhala
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type of:
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Sanskrit, Sanskritic language
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
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Sanskrit, Sanskritic language
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of or relating to the Sinhalese people“Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils”
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synonyms:
Singhalese
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of or relating to the Sinhalese languages“the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana”
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synonyms:
Singhalese, Sinhala
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