tamil — meaning in English

English meaning

• Tamil name A Dravidian language spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu, India, and in Sri Lanka, and by diaspora communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and elsewhere.

Senses

tamil is used for these senses in English:

• Tamil Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.
• Tamil A person who originates from Tamil Nadu, India or Sri Lanka or has tamil origins.
• Tamil A Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India and in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

Tamil — full definition

1. name A Dravidian language spoken mainly in Tamil Nadu, India, and in Sri Lanka, and by diaspora communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and elsewhere.
2. noun A person from Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka, or of Tamil descent.
3. adj Relating to the Tamil people, their culture, or their language.