tamil

/tæmiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a people of Dravidian stock living mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

“She is a Tamil speaking person.”

2. noun

The Dravidian language spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka.

“He studied Tamil at university.”

3. adjective

Relating to the Tamil people or language.

“Tamil culture is rich and diverse.”

4. verb

To speak or write in Tamil.

“She is learning to tamil at school.”

Synonyms

  • Dravidian
  • southern

Antonyms

  • European
  • Nordic