What is another word for kanarese?

Pronunciation: [kˈane͡əs] (IPA)

Kanarese, also known as Kannada, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in Karnataka, India. It has over 50 million speakers worldwide. The word "Kanarese" comes from the old British colonial term for the language. However, in recent years, the use of "Kanarese" has been replaced by the more commonly used term "Kannada". Other synonyms for this language include "Kannadi," "Kannadiga," "Kannade," and "Kannda." These synonyms are more accurate and culturally sensitive to the linguistic and cultural nuances of the people who speak the language. Therefore, it's important to use updated terminology to amplify the voice of those who speak this beautiful language.

Synonyms for Kanarese:

What are the hypernyms for Kanarese?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Dravidian Language, indo-aryan language, indian language, South Asian language.

Usage examples for Kanarese

These languages are Tamil, Telugu, kanarese and Malayalam.
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