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- /dɪvədˈɑːsi/
- /dɪvədˈɑːsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /dɪvədˈɑːsi/
Definitions of devadasi word
- noun devadasi A hereditary female dancer and courtesan in a Hindu temple. 1
- noun devadasi (Hinduism) A girl that underwent Hindu religious practice in which they would be "married" to a deity. In addition to taking care of the temple, she learned and practiced Bharatanatyam and other classical Indian arts traditions, and enjoyed a high social status. 0
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Parts of speech for Devadasi
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devadasi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is devadasi?
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