Kanarese (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A Dravidian language spoken in southern India.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• Kanarese is the anglicized form of the word Kannada, a Dravidian language spoken in southern India.
• The language is also known as Kanarese in some parts of the world, particularly in older texts.
• Kanarese is spoken by millions of people in the state of Karnataka, where it is the official language.
• In the past, the term Kanarese was commonly used to refer to the Kannada language and its speakers.
• The language known as Kanarese has a rich literary and cultural heritage in southern India.

Synonyms

• Kannada

Hypernyms

• South Dravidian

Hyponyms

• Badaga

Meaning ²

A member of a Kannada-speaking group of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern India.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The kanarese community has made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of southern India.
• A kanarese by birth, she was proud of her roots and the rich traditions of her people.
• The kanarese language, also known as Kannada, is a Dravidian language spoken by millions of people in India.
• The kanarese people have a distinct cuisine that reflects their geographical location and cultural influences.
• A kanarese festival, Ugadi, is celebrated with great fervor and marks the beginning of the new year.

Synonyms

• Canarese