What is the meaning of Sinhalese?

noun

A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka.
- synonyms: Singhalese
The Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka.
- synonyms: Singhalese, Sinhala

adjective

Of or relating to the Sinhalese languages.
- usage: "the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana"
- synonyms: Sinhala, Singhalese
Of or relating to the Sinhalese people.
- usage: "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils"
- synonyms: Singhalese

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