Vocabulary Entry

sinhalese

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of the ethnic group native to Sri Lanka, primarily speaking the Sinhalese language.

Example Sentences

"The Sinhalese population forms the majority in Sri Lanka."

"She studied the history of the Sinhalese and their culture."

"Many Sinhalese traditions are celebrated during the New Year festival."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Sinhalese language is one of the official languages of Sri Lanka."

"He took a course on Sinhalese literature to better understand the culture."

"The Sinhalese architecture of ancient temples is remarkable."