Meaning of the word tamil in English
What does tamil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tamil
US /ˈtæm.ɪl/
UK /ˈtæm.ɪl/
Noun
1.
a member of a people inhabiting parts of southern India and Sri Lanka.
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The Tamil diaspora is spread across the globe.
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Many Tamils live in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka.
2.
the Dravidian language of the Tamil people, spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu state of India and in Sri Lanka.
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She is learning to speak Tamil.
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The book was translated from English into Tamil.
Adjective
1.
relating to the Tamil people or their language.
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The region has a rich Tamil cultural heritage.
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They are studying Tamil literature.
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