sanskrit

[ˈsanˌskrit, -krit]

sanskrit Definition

an ancient Indic language of India, in which the Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems are written. It is also used as a scholarly language in Buddhism and Jainism..

Using sanskrit: Examples

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    The Vedas were written in Sanskrit.

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    He is studying Sanskrit literature at university.

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    Sanskrit is considered to be the mother of all languages.

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Summary: sanskrit in Brief

Sanskrit [ˈsanˌskrit, -krit] is an ancient Indic language of India, used for Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. It is considered to be the mother of all languages.