What is another word for sinhalese?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪnhe͡ɪlˈiːz] (IPA)

Sinhalese is a term that refers to the ethnic group native to Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon. The Sinhalese language, which is spoken by this community, is one of the oldest languages in the country. Synonyms for the word Sinhalese include Sri Lankan, Ceylonese, and Singhalese. These terms are usually used interchangeably, depending on the context. The Sinhalese people have a rich culture and history, with their influences seen in the arts, cuisine, and traditional practices. Despite the country's diverse population, the Sinhalese continue to be a dominant group in Sri Lanka and form a significant part of its cultural identity.

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Usage examples for Sinhalese

The sinhalese, unlike the Hindus, had no native propensity to speculation.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot
Even so severe a critic of sinhalese tradition as Vincent Smith admits that the evidence for the council is too strong to be set aside, but it must be confessed that it would be reassuring to find some allusion to it in Asoka's inscriptions.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot
The date of the Pali Abhidhamma is very doubtful and I do not reject the hypothesis that it was composed in Ceylon, for the sinhalese seem to have a special taste for such literature.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot

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