Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dravida
Noun
/drəˈvɪdə/
Definition
Dravida refers to a group of languages spoken predominantly in southern India and parts of Sri Lanka, as well as the people who speak these languages.
Examples
- The Dravida languages include Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
- The Dravida community has a rich history and diverse cultural practices.
Meaning
The term ‘Dravida’ encompasses not only the languages but also the cultural and ethnic identity of the Dravidian people.
Synonyms
- Dravidian
- South Indian
- Dravidian Language Family
