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santal

UK
/ˈsæntɑːl/
US
/ˈsæntæl/

Translations

santalnoun
santals
pl
UK
/ˈsæntɑːl/
US
/ˈsæntæl/
The craftsman carved a beautiful statue from santal wood.
Ремесленник вырезал красивую статую из сандалового дерева.
Synonyms
sandalwood
santalum
santaladjective
UK
/ˈsæntæl/
US
/ˈsæntæl/
Used attributively in phrases such as "Santal culture".
Santalproper noun

santal

Names both the Santal people collectively and their language.

Definitions

santalnoun
A member of an indigenous people living in eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
The Santal are known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional music.
A member of an indigenous Austroasiatic-speaking people living chiefly in eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
A Santal from Jharkhand explained the meaning of the festival.
santaladjective
Relating to the Santal people, their language, or their culture.
Santal music is famous for its use of drums and flutes.
santalproper noun
The Santal people considered as a whole.
The Santal have preserved many of their traditional customs.
The Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santal people.
She is compiling a dictionary of Santal.
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