Singhalese

[ sing-guh-leez, -lees ]

adjective

, plural Sin·gha·lese.

1. Sinhalese.

Singhalese

/ ˌsɪŋəˈliːz /

noun

1. See Sinhalese
   a variant spelling of Sinhalese

Example Sentences

This creates a variety; the Kandyans being somewhat ruder than the other Singhalese.

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The principal thing for this country, and for the Singhalese, is the worship of the planets.

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The Singhalese are Buddhists, and yet cruelty to animals is one of the marks of modern Ceylon.

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The leaves alone are converted by the Singhalese to purposes of utility.

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The Singhalese name "Nirwana" is also derived from newanawa, to extinguish.

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