Santal
See also: santal
English
Alternative forms
- Santhal, Sontal, Sonthal
Etymology
Borrowed from Bengali সাঁওতাল (sãotal, “Santal”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsan.tal/
Noun
Santal (plural Santals or Santal)
- A member of an aboriginal ethnic group living in what is now the eastern states of India, and Bangladesh and Nepal. They are a Munda people speaking the Santali language.
Adjective
Santal (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the Santals.
- Santal rebellion
Anagrams
- alants, aslant, natals