What does Veddoid mean?

What does Veddoid mean?

1. a member of an ancient race of S and SE Asia and N Australia characterized by dark brown skin, short stature, and wavy hair. 2. of or pertaining to Veddoids. Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

What is the meaning of Vedda?

1. (Peoples) a Vedda 2. (Peoples) a member of a postulated prehistoric race of S Asia, having slender build, dark complexion, and wavy hair: thought to be ancestors of the Vedda n. 1. a member of an ancient race of S and SE Asia and N Australia characterized by dark brown skin, short stature, and wavy hair. 2. of or pertaining to Veddoids.

What is the original language of the Veddas?

The original language of the Veddas is the Vedda language, which today is used primarily by the interior Veddas of Dambana. Communities such as Coast Veddas and Anuradhapura Veddas, who do not identify themselves strictly as Veddas, also use Vedda language for communication during hunting and or for religious chants.

Where do Veddas live in Sri Lanka?

There are also Veddas that have adopted Sinhala who live in Anuradhapura District in the North Central Province. Another group, often termed East Coast Veddas, is found in coastal areas of the Eastern Province, between Batticaloa and Trincomalee.