sanskrit
/'sænskrit/ Cách viết khác : (Sanscrit) /'sænskrit/
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An ancient Indo-Aryan language of India: Sanskrit is the classical liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It was the language of the Vedas and other foundational religious and philosophical texts. While no longer a spoken vernacular, it remains in use for scholarly, religious, and ceremonial purposes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The ancient scriptures of Hinduism were originally composed in Sanskrit.
- Scholars study Sanskrit to access primary sources in Indian philosophy and literature.
- Sanskrit is considered one of the oldest documented members of the Indo-European language family.
Advanced Usage
- "Classical Sanskrit": Refers to the standardized, grammatical form of the language codified by the scholar Pāṇini, as opposed to the earlier Vedic Sanskrit.
- Classical Sanskrit literature includes the epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana.
- "Sanskritic" (adjective): Pertaining to or derived from Sanskrit.
- Many modern Indian languages have a Sanskritic vocabulary base.
Variants and Related Words
- Sanskritist (noun): A scholar or specialist in the Sanskrit language and literature.
- The renowned Sanskritist translated several key texts.
- Sanskritize (verb): To make conform to Sanskrit models; to give a Sanskrit form to.
- Some poets sought to Sanskritize the vernacular language in their works.
Synonyms
- No direct synonyms: As a proper noun for a specific language, it has no true synonyms. Related descriptive terms include:
- Classical language
- Liturgical language
- Sacred language
Related Phrases
- Sanskrit literature: The vast body of poetry, drama, scientific, philosophical, and religious texts written in Sanskrit.
- Sanskrit literature is a treasure trove of ancient Indian wisdom.
- Sanskrit mantra: A sacred utterance, sound, or group of words in Sanskrit believed to have psychological and spiritual power.
- The priest chanted a Sanskrit mantra during the ceremony.
Noun
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(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
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