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Kanarese

Kanarese

9.9
A person from the Kanara region who speaks Kannada
  • noun
  • /kəˈnɑːriːz/
  • Archaic
: canarés
  • As a Kanarese, she is fluent in both Kannada and English.

Examples

  • Many Kanarese celebrate the festival of Dasara with great enthusiasm.

  • The traditional dress of the Kanarese is vibrant and distinctive.

  • Many Kanarese migrated to urban centers in search of better opportunities.

  • The Kanarese people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • As a Kanarese, she is fluent in both Kannada and English.

  • Many Kanarese migrated to urban centers in search of better opportunities.

  • The Kanarese people have a rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Canarese
vsKanarese
  • Archaic
9.9

A person from the Kanara area of southern India who speaks Kannada

has identical meaning but uses an alternative spelling

Compounds

Kanarese language
  • Archaic
9.9

A language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka

Surface Forms

Kanarese singular
Kanarese plural

Morphology

Kanarese = Kanara (transparent) = Kanara + ese

Formed regularly from the place name 'Kanara' with the demonym/language suffix '-ese', so the relation is predictable for learners who know the place name.

Etymology

Kanarese comes from the place name Kanara and the name Kannada for the people and their speech. So a Kanarese is a person from the Kanara area who speaks Kannada.