Sri Lan|kan

Sri Lan|kan
Sri Lan|kan «SREE LAHNG kuhn»,
1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon); Ceylonese; Singhalese: »

Thousands of Sri Lankans applauded May Day speakers (New York Times).

2. of or having to do with the Republic of Sri Lanka or its people.
[< Sri Lanka the Singhalese name of Ceylon + English -an]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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