Synonyms for

Sanskrit

Verb / ˈsænskrɪt / Another word for sanskrit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sanskrit is an ancient language of India that has been used as a sacred and literary language for more than 3,000 years.

Synonyms & similar words

sanskrit sanskriticlanguage devabhasha devavani mantrabhasha mantrikam samskritam samskriti

Synonyms by register

Formal

classical ancient traditional

Literary

sacred tongue divine language

Common collocations

  • Sanskrit literature
  • Sanskrit grammar
  • Sanskrit texts
  • Sanskrit origin
  • Sanskrit roots
  • Sanskrit scholars
  • Sanskrit language

Word family

noun Sanskrit

Usage note

Sanskrit is a classical language of India. It is primarily used in religious and scholarly contexts, particularly within Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather is fluent in Sanskrit.
  2. Sanskrit is considered to be the language of the gods.
  3. Many Hindu scriptures are written in Sanskrit.
  4. The word 'Namaste' comes from Sanskrit.
  5. I am fascinated by the beauty of Sanskrit poetry.

Quotes

  • The Sanskrit language, whatever be its antiquity, is of a wonderful structure; more perfect than the Greek, more copious than the Latin, and more exquisitely refined than either. - Sir William Jones
  • Sanskrit is the divine language, the language of the gods. It is the source of all knowledge. - Swami Vivekananda
  • Sanskrit is the language of the spirit, the language of yoga and meditation. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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