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/
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.
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Many ancient Indian texts are written in Sanskrit.
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She is studying classical Sanskrit literature.
Adjective
of or relating to Sanskrit.
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The scholar specialized in Sanskrit grammar.
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They discussed the influence of Sanskrit literature on regional languages.