Sanskrit meaning

UK US /ˈsænskrɪt/ 2 syllables

Sanskrit (noun): (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.

Definition of Sanskrit

  1. (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

    Synonyms: Sanskritic language

    Type of: Indic

    Kinds: Romany, Urdu, Hindi, Bihari, Magadhan, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Sinhalese

How to pronounce Sanskrit

Sanskrit is pronounced /ˈsænskrɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in IT · 8-letter words

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