diwali

Di·wa·li

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-wah-lee]
- /dɪˈwɑ li/
- /dɪˈwɑː.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-wah-lee]
- /dɪˈwɑ li/

Definitions of diwali word

noun diwali the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a religious holiday throughout India in mid-November. 1
uncountable noun diwali Diwali is a Hindu festival held in honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It is celebrated in October or November with the lighting of lamps in homes and temples, and with prayers to Lakshmi. 0
noun diwali a major Hindu religious festival, honouring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Held over the New Year according to the Vikrama calendar, it is marked by feasting, gifts, and the lighting of lamps 0

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diwali popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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