Sri Lankan

1 of 2

noun

Sri Lan·​kan

(ˈ)srēˈläŋkə̇n, 

(ˈ)shrē-

: a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to Sri Lanka or its people

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Sri Lanka + English -an entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1974, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Sri Lankan

• ancon
• nankin