Lankan

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A native, inhabitant, or resident of Sri Lanka.

Adjective

1
Of or relating to the country and island Sri Lanka.
2
Of or relating to Sri Lankan culture or identity.

Example

"Sri Lankan residents, for example, might look away when speaking to an officer, he said, as a sign of respect, not disdain."

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