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Ceylonese
[ see-luh-neez, -nees, sey- ]
adjective
- of or relating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), its people, or their language.
noun
plural Ceylonese.
- a native or inhabitant of Ceylon.
Ceylonese
/ ˌsɛləˈniːz; ˌsiːlə- /
adjective
- of or relating to Ceylon or its inhabitants
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Other Word Forms
- ·پ-··Ա adjective noun plural antiCeylonese
- -··Ա adjective noun plural proCeylonese
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Ceylonese1
First recorded in 1790–1800; Ceylon + -ese
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Example Sentences
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Her success encouraged the Ceylonese government to allow women to study law in the country.
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De Silva gave Ceylonese autonomy a new architecture.
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It’s during the entrance of Leila, the young priestess charged with protecting her Ceylonese fishing community from the perils of the sea.
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He makes good use of the open sky, turning the back of the stage into the sea where the Ceylonese divers risk their lives seeking treasure.
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The Kandyans, Ceylonese Highlanders, who dwell in the mountains, are a more creditable race, sturdy and manly.
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