Ceylonese

[see-luh-neez, -nees, sey-]

adjective

1. of or relating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), its people, or their language.

noun

plural

Ceylonese 

1. a native or inhabitant of Ceylon.

Ceylonese

/ ˌsɛləˈniːz, ˌsiːlə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Ceylon or its inhabitants

Other Word Forms

• anti-Ceylonese adjective anti-Ceylonese
• pro-Ceylonese adjective pro-Ceylonese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ceylonese¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; Ceylon + -ese

Example Sentences

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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