Sri Lanka
an island republic in the Indian Ocean, south of India: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 25,332 sq. mi. (65,610 sq. km). Capital: Colombo.
- Formerly Cey·lon [si-lon, sey-] /sɪˈlɒn, seɪ-/ .
- Arabic Ser·en·dip [ser-uhn-dip], /ˌsɛr ənˈdɪp/, Ser·en·dib [ser-uhn-deeb] /ˌsɛr ənˈdib/ .
Other words from Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan, adjective, noun
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How to use Sri Lanka in a sentence
Activists and dissidents have died in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, India and Pakistan in part because of Facebook’s inaction.
Facebook's "Oversight Board" Is a Sham. The Answer to the Capitol Riot Is Regulating Social Media | Maria Ressa | January 28, 2021 | TimeIn its bankruptcy filing, Lucky Brand said it owes nearly $5 million to mall operator Simon Property Group, and millions more to suppliers in Anguilla, Sri Lanka, Guatemala and India.
Pandemic bankruptcies: A running list of retailers that have filed for Chapter 11 | Abha Bhattarai | December 4, 2020 | Washington PostPieces include a cabinet from Sri Lanka and a Buddha from Myanmar, both from the 19th century.
No travel plans? Try three new books about the nexus of travel and design. | Rebecca Powers | November 5, 2020 | Washington PostHate speech has also figured prominently in the recent rhetoric of political leaders in a variety of countries including Russia, Colombia, Israel, Egypt, Ukraine, the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Sri Lanka and Iraq.
When Politicians Use Hate Speech, Political Violence Increases | LGBTQ-Editor | September 29, 2020 | No Straight NewsIn 2019, Amara Majeed, a Brown University student, was falsely identified by facial recognition as a suspect in a terrorist bombing in Sri Lanka.
Prince Charles spent over £400,000 on a trip to Sri Lanka, then a tour of India.
Prince Harry Should Be King: The Royal Family’s Ace Card | Tim Teeman | June 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the message belies the squalid reality of Sri Lanka under his rule.
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka’s Reign of Terror | Kapil Komireddi | November 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSri Lanka,” she said, “is a country where critical voices are quite often attacked or even permanently silenced.
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka’s Reign of Terror | Kapil Komireddi | November 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTYet, far from nudging Rajapaksa toward greater accountability, their presence in Sri Lanka is likely only to abet his rise.
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka’s Reign of Terror | Kapil Komireddi | November 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTM.I.A. cited her experiences living in Sri Lanka during its brutal 25-year civil war as her inspiration for the video.
Robin Thicke, Madonna & More of Music’s Most Scandalous Videos | Victoria Kezra | July 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for Sri Lanka
/ (ˌsriː ˈlæŋkə) /
a republic in S Asia, occupying the island of Ceylon: settled by the Sinhalese from S India in about 550 bc; became a British colony 1802; gained independence in 1948, becoming a republic within the Commonwealth in 1972. Exports include tea, cocoa, cinnamon, and copra. Official languages: Sinhalese and Tamil; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Hinayana Buddhist majority. Currency: Sri Lanka rupee. Capital: Colombo (administrative), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative). Parts of the coast suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Pop: 21 675 648 (2013 est). Area: 65 610 sq km (25 332 sq miles): Official name (since 1978): Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Former name (until 1972): Ceylon
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Cultural definitions for Sri Lanka
[ (sree lahng-kuh) ]
Formerly Ceylon, now an island republic in the Indian Ocean just southeast of India.
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