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- [sree lahng-kuh, lang-kuh, shree]
- /ˌsri ˈlɑŋ kə, ˈlæŋ kə, ˌʃri/
- /ˈʃriː ˈlæŋk.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sree lahng-kuh, lang-kuh, shree]
- /ˌsri ˈlɑŋ kə, ˈlæŋ kə, ˌʃri/
Definitions of sri lanka words
- noun sri lanka an island republic in the Indian Ocean, S of India: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 25,332 sq. mi. (65,610 sq. km). Capital: Colombo. 1
- noun sri lanka a republic in S Asia, occupying the island of Ceylon: settled by the Sinhalese from S India in about 550 bc; became a British colony 1802; gained independence in 1948, becoming a republic within the Commonwealth in 1972; civil war (1983–2009) between government forces and Tamil separatist guerrillas. Exports include tea, cocoa, cinnamon, and copra. Official languages: Sinhalese and Tamil; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Hinayana Buddhist majority. Currency: Sri Lanka rupee. Capital: Colombo (administrative), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative). Pop: 21 675 648 (2013 est). Area: 65 610 sq km (25 332 sq miles) 0
- noun sri lanka country comprising an island off the SE tip of India: a former British colony (as Ceylon), it became independent & a member of the Commonwealth in 1948: renamed and made a republic in 1972: 25,332 sq mi (65,610 sq km); pop. 14,847,000; cap. Colombo 0
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Parts of speech for Sri lanka
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sri lanka popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sri lanka usage trend in Literature
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