a. Of or pertaining to Ceylon; -- since the change of name, replaced by Sri Lankan. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Ceylon; -- since the change of name, replaced by Sri Lankan. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) of or relating to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) or its people or culture, Syn. Ceylonese, Example:Sri Lankan beaches; Sri Lankan forces fighting the Sinhalese rebels