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At least a million people have this language (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tamil

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'this language' is the definition.
(Tamil is an example)

'at least a million people' is the wordplay.
'TAMIL' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'have' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tamil that I've seen before include "One in race" , "Dravidian people of India and Sri Lanka" , "Perhaps Indian" , "Language of southern India and Sri Lanka" , "An official language of Sri Lanka" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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