As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.
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Ceylon
/seɪˈlɑn/
Synonyms for "ceylon" (8 found)
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Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cinnamomum verumformer name
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
historical namelanka
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
old termsri lankan brewsri lankan teatrue cinnamon
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Sample sentences
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The original Taj Mahal, adorned with Rajasthan marble, Chinese crystal, Tibetan turquoise and silver from Ceylon, was made with backbreaking manual labor over 12 years.
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Brush supplied shunters to industrial clients, but the first significant main line order came from the Ceylon Government Railway in 1950 for 25 diesel-electrics.
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