Santal

See also: santal

English

Alternative forms

• Santhal, Sontal, Sonthal

Etymology

Borrowed from Bengali সাঁওতাল (śãōtal, “Santal”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsæntæl/, /ˈsæntəl/

Noun

Santal (plural Santals or Santal)

1. 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)

1. Of or pertaining to the Santals.

   Santal rebellion

Anagrams

• alants, aslant, natals