Ceylon

Origin

From Ancient Greek Σελεδίβα, from Pali sīhaḷa, from Sanskrit सिंहल द्वीप (dvīpa, "island"); siṃhala derived from सिंह (siṃha, "lion").

Full definition of Ceylon

Proper noun

1. The old name for Sri Lanka, prior to 1972.

Usage notes

The term Ceylon is generally considered archaic, having been replaced by Sri Lanka, but it is still used in some contexts; see usage notes for Sri Lanka.

Derived terms

• Ceylonese

Anagrams

• Conley