| Noun | 1. | Singhalese - a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka | |
| 2. | Singhalese - the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri LankaSanskrit, Sanskritic language - (Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes | |
| Adj. | 1. | Singhalese - of or relating to the Sinhalese languages; "the Sinhalese verions of the Ramayana" | |
| 2. | Singhalese - of or relating to the Sinhalese people; "Sinhalese rebels fighting the Tamils" | |