telugu

n. a language spoken by millions of people in southern India.

n. a Dravidian language that serves as the official language of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

“She grew up speaking Telugu at home with her parents in Hyderabad.”

“Telugu is one of the six languages designated as a classical language of India due to its rich literary tradition and ancient history.”

n. a person who belongs to the ethnic group from southern India that speaks Telugu.

n. a member of the Dravidian ethnic group native to the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

“The local festival was a great celebration for the Telugus living in the city.”

“The diaspora of Telugus has established vibrant cultural organisations across North America and Europe to maintain their linguistic heritage.”

Formal

adj. relating to the Telugu language, people, or their culture.

adj. pertaining to the Telugu language, its speakers, or the cultural products of the Andhra and Telangana regions.

“We went to see a new Telugu movie at the cinema last night.”

“The restaurant specialises in traditional Telugu cuisine, which is known for being particularly spicy and flavourful.”