Sanskrit

//ˈsænskɹɪt//

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The word "sanskrit" can be used as noun and adjective.

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Prakrit Prakrit

Derived Terms

Sanskritic Sanskritisation Sanskritise Sanskritism Sanskritist Sanskritization Sanskritize

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Indic Indo-Aryan

Type Of (IsA)

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Prakrit Wiktionary’s coverage of Sanskrit terms

Related Terms

buddhism classical hinduism india indo european jainism language liturgical sikhism south asia

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