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Definition of Sinhalese
1. Noun. A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka.
Exact synonyms: Singhalese
Group relationships: Ceylon, Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Generic synonyms: Asian, Asiatic
Group relationships: Ceylon, Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Generic synonyms: Asian, Asiatic
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the Sinhalese languages. "The Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana"
3. Noun. The Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka.
4. Adjective. Of or relating to the Sinhalese people. "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils"
Exact synonyms: Singhalese