Tamil
noun
a member of a Dravidian people of southern India and Sri Lanka.
Tamils
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pluralof Tamil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most of the Tamils have been awaiting final decisions on claims for international protection - which the United Nations says is akin to refugee status - or appealing against rejections.
From BBC β Dec. 2, 2024
The Sri Lankan Tamils are permitted to remain in the country for six months, with financial support from the Foreign Office, according to documents seen by the BBC.
From BBC β Dec. 2, 2024
Lawyers representing the Tamils described the move as a “very welcome step” in a “long battle for justice”.
From BBC β Nov. 4, 2024
Instead, the Biot administration established a separate process to determine if the Tamils could be returned to Sri Lanka or be granted international protection - which the UN says is akin to refugee status.
From BBC β Oct. 8, 2024
But a resurgence of civil war between the Sinhalese and the minority Tamils and a possible slowdown in tourism dampen prospects for 2001.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
