tamil

[ˈtæmɪl]

tamil Definition

  • 1a member of a people inhabiting parts of southern India and Sri Lanka.
  • 2the Dravidian language of the Tamils, spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Using tamil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tamil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    Tamil is one of the oldest surviving classical languages in the world.

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    The Tamil people have a rich cultural heritage.

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    She speaks Tamil fluently.

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    The Tamil Nadu state in India is predominantly Tamil-speaking.

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Summary: tamil in Brief

The term 'Tamil' [ˈtæmɪl] refers to a Dravidian ethnic group and their language, spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka. Tamil is one of the oldest surviving classical languages in the world, and the Tamil people have a rich cultural heritage. The Tamil Nadu state in India is predominantly Tamil-speaking.