Definitions

1. proper noun

A common epithet for Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia.

“The elephant roamed freely in the wilds of Lanka.”

2. noun

A legendary island said to be home to the hero Rama and his wife Sita in Hindu mythology.

“The story of Rama and Sita takes place on the island of Lanka.”

3. noun

In Buddhism, a mythical island said to be the final resting place of the Buddha’s teachings.

“The island of Lanka is often associated with Buddhist enlightenment.”