sanskrit
/ˈsænskrɪt/
adjective
- Relating to the Sanskrit language or ancient Indian culture.
- The museum has a collection of Sanskrit manuscripts.
- He is taking a course on Sanskrit grammar.
- The Sanskrit alphabet is called Devanagari.
noun
- An ancient language of India, used in Hindu religious texts and classical literature.
- The word 'yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', meaning to unite.
- Many Hindu scriptures, like the Vedas, were written in Sanskrit.
- She studied Sanskrit to read ancient Indian poetry in its original form.