Meaning of the word sanskrit in English

What does sanskrit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sanskrit

US /ˈsæn.skrɪt/
UK /ˈsæn.skrɪt/
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Noun

an ancient Indo-Aryan language in which the Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems are written and from which many northern Indian languages are derived.

Example:
Many ancient Indian texts are written in Sanskrit.
She is studying classical Sanskrit literature.

Adjective

of or relating to Sanskrit.

Example:
The scholar specialized in Sanskrit grammar.
They discussed the influence of Sanskrit literature on regional languages.