Ceylonese

[ see-luh-neez, -nees, sey- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), its people, or their language.

noun

, plural Cey·lon·ese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Ceylon.

Ceylonese

/ ˌsɛləˈniːz; ˌsiːlə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Ceylon or its inhabitants

Other Words From

• an·ti-Cey·lo·nese adjective noun plural antiCeylonese
• pro-Cey·lo·nese adjective noun plural proCeylonese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ceylonese¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; Ceylon + -ese

Example Sentences

Her success encouraged the Ceylonese government to allow women to study law in the country.

From BBC

De Silva gave Ceylonese autonomy a new architecture.

From New York Times

It’s during the entrance of Leila, the young priestess charged with protecting her Ceylonese fishing community from the perils of the sea.

From Washington Times

He makes good use of the open sky, turning the back of the stage into the sea where the Ceylonese divers risk their lives seeking treasure.

From Seattle Times

The Kandyans, Ceylonese Highlanders, who dwell in the mountains, are a more creditable race, sturdy and manly.

From Project Gutenberg