ganges

Thân thiện

A boat sails down the Ganges at sunrise.

Definition

Proper noun A major river in South Asia, originating in the Himalayas and flowing eastward across northern India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. It holds profound religious and cultural significance as a sacred river in Hinduism.

Usage

The word "Ganges" is used as a proper noun to name this specific river. It is often preceded by the definite article "the." * The Ganges is considered a goddess in Hindu tradition. * Many pilgrims travel to bathe in the waters of the Ganges. * The Ganges River basin supports a large population.

Advanced Usage

• "The Ganges Delta": Refers to the vast, fertile delta formed where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the world's largest river deltas.
  • The Sundarbans mangrove forest is located in the Ganges Delta.
• "Gangetic" (adjective): Pertaining to the Ganges River or its basin.
  • The Gangetic plain is a highly fertile agricultural region.

Variants and Related Words

• Ganga: The Hindi and Sanskrit name for the Ganges, frequently used in religious and cultural contexts.
  • The goddess Ganga is believed to purify all sins.

Synonyms

• Ganga: (The direct synonym in Indian languages)
• There are no true English synonyms for this proper noun, but it can be described as:
  • A sacred Indian river
  • The great river of Northern India

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To take a dip in the Ganges": Refers to the Hindu ritual of bathing in the river for spiritual purification.
  • Devotees believe taking a dip in the Ganges cleanses the soul.
• "As holy as the Ganges": A simile used to describe something considered extremely sacred or pure.
  • To many Hindus, the river is as holy as the Ganges itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ganges
• Ganges River