WHAT DOES DRAVIDIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of Dravidian in the English dictionary
The first definition of Dravidian in the dictionary is a family of languages spoken in S and central India and Sri Lanka, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Gondi. Other definition of Dravidian is a member of one of the aboriginal races of India, pushed south by the Indo-Europeans and now mixed with them. Dravidian is also denoting, belonging to, or relating to this family of languages or these peoples.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAVIDIAN»
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1
The
Dravidian Languages
In this book, Bhadriraju Krishnamurti, one of the most eminent Dravidianists of our time, provides a comprehensive study of the phonological and grammatical structure of the whole Dravidian family from different aspects.
Bhadriraju Krishnamurti, 2003
2
The
Dravidian Languages
The Dravidian language family is the world’s fourth largest with over 220 million speakers.
3
Tamil Oratory and the
Dravidian Aesthetic: Democratic ...
This is a book about the newness of old things.
4
Muslim Identity, Print Culture, and the
Dravidian Factor in ...
This work is an original attempt to study the influence of print technology on the Muslims of Tamil Nadu and their literature.
J. B. Prashant More, 2004
5
Languages and Nations: The
Dravidian Proof in Colonial Madras
A study of the discovery by Sir William Jones of the relationship of Sanskrit to the languages of Europe and Iran--the concept of the Indo-European language family.
Thomas R. Trautmann, 2006
6
Dravidian Gods in Modern Hinduism 1915
Found within this book are chapters dealing with: conquest of the Dravidians; general features of Dravidian worship; the seven sisters; Perantalu worship; the Saktis; demon possession; Kanaka Durgamma and Poshamma; local origins of ...
Wilber Theodore Elmore, 2003
7
A Comparative Grammar of the
Dravidian Languages
Proto-Dravidian Language § 478. Comparative grammar is based on an
assumption that a group of related languages arises by the process of
divergence from a common ancestor language, usually called a protolanguage,
as a result of the ...
Mikhail Sergeevich Andronov, 2003
8
Comparative
Dravidian Linguistics: Current Perspectives
Those articles reprinted in the work appear substantially unchanged, with individual addenda in which the author considers the impact of subsequent work by himself and others.
Bhadriraju Krishnamurti, 2001
9
Dravidian Studies: Selected Papers
Of these 27 articles on Dravidian subjects, 23 deal with linguistic topics, several ranging through the Dravidian family as a whole; others concentrate on specific languages, such as Toda, Kota, Kodagu, Brahui, but all attempt to fit ...
Murray Barnson Emeneau, 1994
10
Notes on Aryan and
Dravidian Philology V1 (1884)
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
M. Seshagiri Sastri, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAVIDIAN»
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Dravidian is used in the context of the following news items.
Elangovan Trashes Reports on DMK Tie-up
... a Congress-DMK alliance on Wednesday by stating that it was baseless and that the Congress is committed to work with Dravidian parties for ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
Vaiko Heeds CPM's Call for Joint Protests
The resolution further said it would celebrate the centenary year of the Dravidian movement which took a shape in 1916, and hold a conference ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
“AIADMK and DMK ignored Muslims”
Addressing an Ifthar party organised by the district unit here on Tuesday, he said that Muslims voted for both the Dravidian parties hoping that ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
PMK, MDMK Express Concern Over Videos of Children Drinking
Party's Youth Wing President Anbumani Ramadoss dubbed the incidents as 'evolutionary growth' of policies of the Dravidian parties, referring ... «Outlook, Jul 15»
MDMK to work with Left parties
Mr. Vaiko said November 20 will mark the beginning of the 100{+t}{+h}anniversary of the Dravidian movement, which the MDMK will ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Am I A Hindu?
This is not due to reading the Dravidian Movement literature. It's entirely through my own confusion and the resulting introspections. The feeling ... «Swarajya, Jul 15»
Dravidian parties responsible for appalling human indices: PMK
Former Union Minister and PMK MP Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said governments led by the DMK and the AIADMK were responsible ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Hindutva forces posing a threat to Dravidian movement: Vaiko
The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday said the rise of right wing and Hindutva forces ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Why did AIADMK and DMK fail to eradicate poverty in Tamil Nadu …
CHENNAI: Former Union minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said leaders of Dravidian parties -- AIADMK and DMK - that have been ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
“AIADMK, DMK ignored Muslims”
Addressing an Ifthar party organised by the district unit here on Tuesday, he said that Muslims voted for both the Dravidian parties hoping that ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
