What does the cryptic crossword clue "Millions in shadow of Sri Lankans? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sri Lankans?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym of "Millions") + TAIL (synonym of "shadow"); definition: "Sri Lankans?" The answer is TAMIL.

Millions in shadow of Sri Lankans? (5)

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