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Meaning of "amrita" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AMRITA

From Sanskrit amrta immortal, from a- without + mrta death.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AMRITA

amrita  [æmˈriːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMRITA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amrita is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AMRITA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

amrita

Amrita

Amrita is a Sanskrit word that literally means "immortality", and is often referred to in texts as nectar. The word's earliest occurrence is in the Rigveda, where it is one of several synonyms of "soma", the drink which confers immortality upon the gods. It is related etymologically to the Greek "ambrosia", and it carries the same meaning. Amrita has various significances in different dharmic traditions. "Amrit" or "Amrut" is also a common Hindu first name for men; the feminine form is "Amritā" or "Amruta".

Definition of amrita in the English dictionary

The definition of amrita in the dictionary is the ambrosia of the gods that bestows immortality. Other definition of amrita is the immortality it confers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMRITA


amreeta
æmˈriːtə
excreta
ɪkˈskriːtə
excreter
ɪksˈkriːtə
feterita
ˌfɛtəˈriːtə
greeter
ˈɡriːtə
maltreater
ˌmælˈtriːtə
margarita
ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə
margherita
ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə
marguerita
ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə
nonsecretor
ˌnɒnsɪˈkriːtə
praetor
ˈpriːtə
pretor
ˈpriːtə
propraetor
prəʊˈpriːtə
propretor
prəʊˈpriːtə
retreater
rɪˈtriːtə
rhetor
ˈriːtə
secreta
sɪˈkriːtə
senhorita
ˌsenjəˈriːtə
treater
ˈtriːtə
ureter
jʊˈriːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMRITA

ampullary
ampullosity
amputate
amputation
amputator
amputee
Amraoti
Amravati
amreeta
amrit
Amrit Ceremony
amritattva
Amritsar
AMS
amsinckia
Amsterdam
amt
amtman
amtrac
amtrack

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMRITA

agita
akita
Augusta Emerita
capita
casita
Chita
dita
dolce vita
emerita
gordita
Lolita
Oita
Ouachita
partita
per capita
pita
Sita
vita
Wichita
Yamashita

Synonyms and antonyms of amrita in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «amrita» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMRITA

Find out the translation of amrita to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amrita from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amrita» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱丽达
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amrita
570 millions of speakers

English

amrita
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अमृता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أمريتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

амрита
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amrita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অমৃত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amrita
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amrita
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

amrita
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アムリタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

암리타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amrita
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

amrita
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அம்ரிதா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अमृतता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

amrita
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amrita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Amrita
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Амріта
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Amrita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

amrita
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Amrita
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amrita
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Amrita
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amrita

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMRITA»

The term «amrita» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMRITA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amrita

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMRITA»

Discover the use of amrita in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amrita and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Amrita
After losing her delicate younger sister to suicide, a Japanese-American woman incurs a case of amnesia and embarks on an emotional journey of recovery, aided by her clairvoyant kid brother. By the author of Kitchen. Reprint.
Banana Yoshimoto, 1998
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Amrita-Imroz, a Love Story
They Stayed Together For More Than Forty Years, Till Her Death, After A Long Illness, In October 2005. Amrita Imroz: A Love Story Offers Living Glimpses Of The Sacred Hymn Of Amrita Pritam And Imroz S Life Together.
Uma Trilok, 2006
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Amrita Sher-Gil: A Life
Beautiful and brilliant, Amrita Sher-Gil lived life on her own terms, scandalizing the staid society of her times with her love affairs and unconventional ways.
Yashodhara Dalmia, 2013
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What Did I Ever See in Him?
Candid, wise and brutally honest—from telling us how to read the early signs of a failing relationship to friendly tips on finding the right guy—What Did I Ever See in Him is the modern woman’s guide to having the perfect love life.
Amrita Sharma, 2011
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The World Trade Organization: A Very Short Introduction
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Amrita Narlikar, 2005
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Amrita Sher Gil: A Painted Life
Today Amrita Sher Gil is an icon of modern Indian art. In her tragically short life, she blazed across the Indian art scene and challenged the landscape of the Indian imagination.
Geeta Doctor, 2002
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Woman and self: autobiographies of Amrita Pritam, Kamala ...
Study on the autobiographies of Amrita Pritam, 1919-2005, Panjabi authoress; Kamala Das, b. 1934, Indo-English women litterateur and Jean Rhys, 1890-1979, English women novelist.
Bhagyashree Varma, 2007
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Amrita
Traumatised by the violent death of their mentally challenged daughter, Amrita, on the night of her sister's wedding, the story behind Amrita's death unravels as the family reaches out to Gauri, each telling their story.
Usha Rajagopalan, 2004
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Two Faces of Protest: Contrasting Modes of Women's Activism ...
Contrasting Modes of Women's Activism in India Amrita Basu. Conclusion If, in evaluating the Left Front government's record over the past thirteen years, the CPI(M) is judged by the standards specified by Panitch in the European context or by ...
Amrita Basu, 1994
10
Women's Movements in the Global Era: The Power of Local ...
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the global scope and implications of feminism.
Amrita Basu, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMRITA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amrita is used in the context of the following news items.
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Thespians coming to Cambodia to prove Hamlet's global appeal
With the help of a well-prepped ground team from Amrita Performing Arts, the crew will spend the afternoon transforming the university's ... «The Phnom Penh Post, Jul 15»
2
Car Rally Revs up Namma Chennai Style with Costumes and Koothu
We want to emphasise on the importance of standing for each other,” said Amrita, who was participating for the first time in the rally along with ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
A Unique Journey—a Spiritual Voyage and a Quest for Freedom
by Amrita Bhalla. In Search of Freedom: Journeys Through India and South-East Asia by Sagari Chhabra; Harper Collins Publishers India; ... «Mainstream, Jul 15»
4
Amrita varsity Chancellor to deliver Keynote Address at UN
Chancellor of Amrita University, Mata Amritanandamayi will make an introductory keynote address at an event organised by United Nations ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Instruments of history: Stories from old Delhi's music shops
They provide fodder for old music lore too, says Amrita Madhukalya. It's a clammy summer afternoon in Daryaganj, the neighbourhood that ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
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UPSC results: J'khand talents shine | Ranchi NYOOOZ
Sreejan Shandilya of Ranchi got 106 rank followed by Amrita Sinha in the 238 rank. Even the 400 rank holder Nitin was from Ranchi. Bokaro's ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
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Arshad Warsi is Fantastic: Amrita Rao
Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kiran Rao, Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur, Amrita Rao, Huma Quereshi, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjan Bajwa, Vidyut Jamwal, Tusshar ... «Bollywood Helpline, Jul 15»
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Photos - Sonu Sood, Amrita Arora, Sagarika Ghatge watch 'Guddu …
Photos - Sonu Sood, Amrita Arora, Sagarika Ghatge watch 'Guddu ... Also clicked were Tigmanshu Dhulia, Amrita Puri, Subhash Kapoor, Dino ... «Apun Ka Choice, Jul 15»
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As rig counts rise, is $70 oil still on the cards?
Chief oil analyst at Energy Aspects, Amrita Sen, said that last week's number were "distorted" due to flooding and the closure of the Houston ... «CNBC, Jul 15»
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Heads of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could collect up to $4 million …
By Amrita Jayakumar. WASHINGTON — The chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could collect up to $4 million a year in pay as a ... «Waterloo Record, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Amrita [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/amrita>. Apr 2024 ».
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