Synonyms for

Tamil

Verb / tʌˈmɪl / / ˈtæmɪl / Another word for tamil — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tamil refers to a member of a Dravidian people of southern India and northern Sri Lanka.

Synonyms & similar words

tamil Tamizh Tamulian Tamilar Tamilian Tamilic Dravidian Ceylonese Eelamite Malayalee Telugu Kannada Marathi Bengali Gujarati Punjabi Hindi Urdu Nepali

Common collocations

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Tamil language
  • Tamil literature
  • Tamil Nadu government
  • Tamil Nadu Police
  • Tamil Nadu Assembly
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
  • Tamil Nadu Congress

Word family

noun Tamil
adjective Tamil

Usage note

Tamil refers to the language and people of the Tamil Nadu region of India and Sri Lanka. It is primarily used as a proper noun.

Example sentences

  1. Tamil is one of the oldest living languages in the world.
  2. There are many Tamil communities living in different parts of the world.
  3. My favorite Tamil dish is dosa.
  4. Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India.
  5. My Tamil friend taught me how to dance the Bharatanatyam.

Quotes

  • Tamil is not just a language, it's a culture and a way of life. - Karunanidhi
  • My mother tongue is Tamil and I'm proud of it. - A.R. Rahman
  • Tamil is the soul of Tamil Nadu and its people. - M.K. Stalin

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