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The 14 pages that link to Tamil language, each with the reason it gives.

• Malay languageCompared with: Tamil illustrates the longstanding multilingual communities alongside Malay in parts of Southeast Asia.

• Sri LankaRelated: Tamil is an official language and a central part of Sri Lanka's linguistic landscape.

• KeralaCompared with: Tamil’s presence across Kerala’s eastern border contrasts with Malayalam’s dominance within the state.

• Tamil NaduRelated: Tamil is Tamil Nadu's official language and a central marker of its public life.

• Dravidian languagesBroader topic: Tamil is a major member of the family with an exceptionally early literary record.

• ChennaiRelated: Tamil is the state’s official language and a central part of Chennai’s public culture.

• Kannada languageCompared with: Tamil is a close family relative with a distinct literary history and script.

• Tamil-BrahmiRelated: Tamil-Brahmi records early forms of the language.

• NayanarsRelated: The Nayanars composed hymns in Tamil, giving regional language a central role in worship.

• Tamil diasporaRelated: Tamil language education and everyday use connect communities across countries and generations.

• DhivehiCompared with: Tamil is geographically close to Dhivehi but belongs to a different language family.

• Sinhala languageCompared with: Tamil is Sri Lanka’s other official language and belongs to a different language family.

• TamilsRelated: Tamil is the shared language whose literary history and regional varieties shape Tamil identity.

• KalmunaiRelated: Tamil is a principal language of everyday life in Kalmunai.