Tamil
/θəˈmɪɹ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Tamils
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.
Adjective
Examples
When I returned to the movie Ghilli, a Kollywood classic (Kollywood being the informal name for Tamil cinema) that I loved as a kid, I couldn’t help but question why the story continues romantically, without question, after the heroine is slapped by the supposed love of her life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of the Tamil script.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A person who originates from Tamil Nadu, India or Sri Lanka or has Tamil origins.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Tamil” mean?
Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.
Is “Tamil” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.