dravidic

/ˈdreɪvɪdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Dravidian languages or peoples

“The Dravidic languages are spoken by over 200 million people in southern India.”

2. noun

a person of Dravidian descent or origin

“The Dravidic community has a rich cultural heritage and a distinct identity.”

3. noun

a Dravidian language

“Tamil is an example of a Dravidic language that is widely spoken in India.”

Synonyms

  • Dravidian
  • Tamil
  • southern

Antonyms

  • Aryan
  • northern