gayatri

ga·ya·tri

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gah-yuh-tree]
- /ˈgɑ yəˌtri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gah-yuh-tree]
- /ˈgɑ yəˌtri/

Definition of gayatri word

noun gayatri a Vedic mantra expressing hope for enlightenment: recited daily by the faithful and repeated in all religious rites and ceremonies. 1

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Origin of gayatri

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Sanskrit gāyatri, derivative of gāyatra song, hymn

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Parts of speech for Gayatri

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gayatri popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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

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