Sanskrit

[ san-skrit ]

noun

1. an Indo-European, Indic language, in use since c1200 b.c. as the religious and classical literary language of India. : Skt, Skt., Skr., Skrt

adjective

1. Also San·skritic. of or relating to Sanskrit.

Sanskrit

/ ˈsænskrɪt /

noun

1. an ancient language of India, the language of the Vedas, of Hinduism, and of an extensive philosophical and scientific literature dating from the beginning of the first millennium bc. It is the oldest recorded member of the Indic branch of the Indo-European family of languages; recognition of the existence of the Indo-European family arose in the 18th century from a comparison of Sanskrit with Greek and Latin. Although it is used only for religious purposes, it is one of the official languages of India

Sanskrit

1. The language of ancient India , and one of the oldest languages of the Indo-European family, to which English belongs.

Derived Forms

• ˈSanskritist, noun

Other Words From

• Sanskrit·ist noun
• non-San·skritic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sanskrit¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from Sanskrit saṃskṛta “adorned, perfected”; Prakrit ( def ), Pali ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sanskrit¹

C17: from Sanskrit samskrta perfected, literally: put together

Example Sentences

He pointed to a lotus flower emblazoned on the red shirt and explained that “Kamala” means “lotus” in Sanskrit.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s both Black and Indian American,” said Shah, a healthcare consultant, pointing to multiple markers of Harris’ Indian heritage, starting with her middle name, Devi — Sanskrit for goddess.

From Los Angeles Times

Shivkumar is a big thinker, an erudite physician quick with an apt quotation, whose Westwood office is stacked with Sanskrit volumes of the Mahabharata alongside books about late Bruins basketball coach John Wooden.

From Los Angeles Times

A friend was the one who suggested his name, which in Sanskrit means “enlightened,” and Bodhi has lived up to its promise.

From Seattle Times

On Tuesday, Isro also showed a glimpse of Vyommitra - Sanskrit word for "space friend" - the female humanoid that will be sent into space later this year.

From BBC