Sri Lankan

British

/ ˌsriː ˈlæŋkən /

adjective

of or relating to Sri Lanka or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka

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Example Sentences

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It is becoming a home far away from home in the Sri Lankan jungle.

From BBC

In what are expected to be turning conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Marsh's message to his batsmen was a clear one.

From Barron's

When Sri Lankan mechanic Sarath Ananda left his job in Kuwait to make traditional palm sweets, he never imagined the career switch would bring global acclaim.

From Barron's

"We showed we can adapt to challenging conditions. Today we bowled 16 overs of spin and to do that against a Sri Lankan side in their own conditions is really satisfying."

From Barron's

However from there, England's spinners tore through the middle order, taking a wicket in five consecutive overs, with Rashid and Dawson dramatically stalling the Sri Lankan innings.

From BBC

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