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ceylon

/sɪˈlɒn/

Tradução: Nome próprio que designa o Ceilão, antigo nome do Sri Lanka, país insular no Oceano Índico que se tornou independente do Reino Unido em 1948. Também usado para se referir à ilha e ao estado histórico.

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B2formalcommon/sɪˈlɒn/

incontável · nome próprio

A proper noun referring to an island nation in the Indian Ocean, historically known as Ceylon and now officially called Sri Lanka, which gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.

  • 🇵🇹Nome próprio que designa o Ceilão, antigo nome do Sri Lanka, país insular no Oceano Índico que se tornou independente do Reino Unido em 1948. Também usado para se referir à ilha e ao estado histórico.
  1. Island nation B2 formal

    An island in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of India, formerly known as Ceylon.

    • Ceylon was a British colony until 1948.
    • The island of Ceylon is known for its tea production.
    • Travelers often visited Ceylon for its beautiful beaches.

    🇵🇹Ceilão

  2. Former country name B2 formal

    The former name of the republic that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, now known as Sri Lanka.

    • Ceylon became a republic in 1972 and changed its name to Sri Lanka.
    • The capital of Ceylon was Colombo.
    • Ceylon's independence was achieved peacefully.

    🇵🇹Ceilão