mahratti
Definition
Proper noun An Indo-Aryan language; the principal and official language of the state of Maharashtra in west central India. It is written in the Devanagari script.
Usage
Mahratti is used to refer to the language itself, its literature, or its speakers. It is a less common variant spelling of the more standard Marathi. - The ancient literature of Mahratti is rich in poetry and devotional works. - She is fluent in Hindi, English, and Mahratti.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Linguistic Context: The spelling "Mahratti" is often encountered in older English texts and historical linguistic references.
- The 19th-century scholar compiled a grammar of the Mahratti language.
Variants and Related Words
- Marathi (n): The standard and more commonly used English spelling for the same language.
- Marathi cinema, also known as Mollywood, is a major film industry in India.
Synonyms
- Maharashtrian (adj): Pertaining to Maharashtra or its culture. (Note: This is an adjective, not a direct synonym for the language name).
- There is no true synonym for the name of a specific language.
Noun
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an Indic language; the state language of Maharashtra in west central India; written in the Devanagari script
