Eelam is a term used to refer to the Tamil homeland or Tamil-speaking regions of Sri Lanka. However, there are many synonyms for this term, such as Tamileelam, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Homeland, Tamil Eelam, Tamil Nation, and Tamil Country. Although these terms are used interchangeably, they all have different connotations, often depending on the user's political or cultural views. Regardless of the terminology used, the Tamil people remain committed to their identity, language, culture and the hope for a sovereign Tamil homeland. The use of different synonyms for Eelam shows the complexity of the situation and the variety of perspectives in the Tamil struggle for self-determination.