'Singhalese' definitions:

Definition of 'Singhalese'

From: WordNet
adjective
Of or relating to the Sinhalese languages; "the Sinhalese versions of the Ramayana" [syn: Sinhala, Singhalese, Sinhalese]
adjective
Of or relating to the Sinhalese people; "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils" [syn: Singhalese, Sinhalese]
noun
A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka [syn: Sinhalese, Singhalese]
noun
The Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka [syn: Sinhalese, Singhalese, Sinhala]

Definition of 'Singhalese'

From: GCIDE
  • Singhalese \Sin`gha*lese"\, n. & a. [Skr. Si[mtil]hala Ceylon.] (Ethnol.) Same as Cingalese. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Singhalese'

From: GCIDE
  • Cingalese \Cin`ga*lese"\, n. sing. & pl. [Cf. F. Cingalais.] A native or natives of Ceylon descended from its primitive inhabitants; also (sing.), the language of the Cingalese. -- a. Of or pertaining to the Cingalese. [Written also Singhalese.] [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Ceylonese is applied to the inhabitants of the island in general. [1913 Webster]