Tamil
UK: ˈtæmɪl | US: ˈtɑːmɪl
n. 1. A member of the Dravidian people primarily inhabiting southern India and Sri Lanka.
n. 2. The Dravidian language spoken by the Tamil people, one of the oldest living languages.
adj. Relating to the Tamil people, their language, or culture.
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The word "Tamil" originates directly from the Dravidian self-designation Tamiḻ (தமிழ்), meaning "sweet speech" or "natural sound." Unlike Indo-European loanwords, it does not break into smaller morphemes in English. The term reflects the language's ancient roots in South Asia, preserved through millennia with minimal phonetic change.
Tamil is one of the classical languages of India.
She is fluent in both Tamil and English.
The Tamil community celebrates Pongal as a harvest festival.
This manuscript contains ancient Tamil poetry.
Tamil cinema has gained international recognition in recent years.