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PRONUNCIATION OF SHASTER

shaster  [ˈʃɑːstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHASTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shaster 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 SHASTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shastra

Śāstra is Sanskrit for rules in a general sense. The word is generally used as a suffix in the context of technical or specialized knowledge in a defined area of practice; e.g. Bhautika Shastra, Rasayana Shastra, Jeeva Shastra, Vastu Shastra, Shilpa Shastra, Artha Shastra, and Neeti Shastra. In essence, the shaastra is the knowledge which is based on principles that are held to be timeless. Shastra means suffix 'logy' for the subjects; like in English language suffix word 'logy', 'Shastra' is suffix. it means scientific and basic knowledge on particular subject. Shastra is also a by-word used when referring to a scripture. Extending this meaning, the shastra is commonly used to mean a treatise or text written in explanation of some idea, especially in matters involving religion. In Buddhism, a shastra is often a commentary written at a later date to explain an earlier scripture or sutra. For example, Dr. Yutang Lin says that a text written by him and not given by Buddha, cannot be called a "Sutra"; it is called a "Sastra".

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHASTER


alabaster
ˈæləˌbɑːstə
blaster
ˈblɑːstə
broadcaster
ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə
caster
ˈkɑːstə
castor
ˈkɑːstə
disaster
dɪˈzɑːstə
faster
ˈfɑːstə
forecaster
ˈfɔːkɑːstə
grandmaster
ˈɡrændˌmɑːstə
headmaster
ˌhɛdˈmɑːstə
laster
ˈlɑːstə
master
ˈmɑːstə
pastor
ˈpɑːstə
plaster
ˈplɑːstə
postmaster
ˈpəʊstˌmɑːstə
quizmaster
ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstə
remaster
riːˈmɑːstə
spymaster
ˈspaɪmɑːstə
telecaster
ˈtelɪˌkɑːstə
webmaster
ˈwɛbˌmɑːstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHASTER

sharply
sharpness
sharpshooter
sharpshooting
sharpy
shash
shashlick
shashlik
shaslik
Shasta daisy
shastra
shat
Shatt-al-Arab
shatter
shattered
shatterer
shattering
shatteringly
shatterproof
shatterproof glass

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHASTER

aster
coaster
cotoneaster
Doncaster
Easter
emotional roller coaster
Grand Master
Lancaster
manchester
natural disaster
pilaster
pinaster
raster
roaster
roller coaster
roller-coaster
senior master
taster
the master
toaster
weather forecaster

Synonyms and antonyms of shaster in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shaster» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHASTER

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

Translator English - Chinese

shaster
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shaster
570 millions of speakers

English

shaster
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

shaster
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

shaster
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

shaster
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shaster
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

shaster
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shaster
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shaster
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

shaster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

shaster
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

shaster
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shaster
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

shaster
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

shaster
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शस्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

shaster
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

shaster
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

shaster
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

shaster
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

shaster
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

shaster
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

shaster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

shaster
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shaster
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shaster

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHASTER»

The term «shaster» is used very little and occupies the 159.614 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHASTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shaster» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shaster» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHASTER»

Discover the use of shaster in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shaster and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Gentleman's Magazine
1839,) it will be seen that they are disciples of the Patunjul Shaster, attributed to Sonmee Annunt, or, as I believe it may be translated from the Sanscrit, the Lord Vishnoo; Soamec, meaning Lord ; and Amumt, endless or infinite; being an epithet ...
‎1840
2
The Ashlar
Perhaps, Shaster, you will glance your eye over it for errors, and then favor the ladies with a translation? " said Mr. Giaffir Creeply. The orientalist took the document, perused it himself, and then, to the delight of Xerxes, smiled upon it, and said, ...
Allyn Weston, Charles Scott, 1860
3
The London encyclopaedia: or Universal dictionary of ...
None but the Brahmins and rajahs of India are allowed to read the Vedam ; the priests of the Banians, called Shuderers, may read the Shaster ; and the people, in general, are allowed to read only the Paran or Pouran, which is a commentary  ...
‎1829
4
Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
The third Shaster is the Sankh Shaiter; the compiler of it was Sodmce Kupil; and, as the Silections tell us, "the one skilled in it can separate the true from the false." This Shaster treats mostly of corporeal and spiritual natures, and particularly ...
‎1839
5
The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, for the ...
The third Shaster is the Sanhh Shatter; the compiler of it was Sodmee Kupil; and, as the Selections tell us, " the one skilled in it can separate the true from the false. " This Shaster treats mostly of corporeal and spiritual natures, and particularly ...
Edward Cave, John Nichols, 1839
6
The London encyclopaedia: or, Universal dictionary of ...
None but the Brahmins and rajahs of India are allowed to read the Vedam ; the priests of the Banians, called Shuderers, may read the Shaster ; and the people, in general, are allowed to read only the Paran or Pouran, which is a commentary  ...
Thomas Curtis, 1829
7
Encyclopædia britannica: or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, ...
SHASTER, or Bedang, the name of a sacred book, in high, ellimation among the idolaters of Hindo- ftan, containing all the dogmas of the religion of the bramins, and all the ceremonies of their worship ; and serving as a commentary on the ...
Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig, 1797
8
The new encyclopædia; or, Universal dictionary ofarts and ...
He wrote A Treatise on the Propagation os Plants; and some other works; and died in 1784. SMASTAH, f or Bedang, the name of a sa- SHASTER, >-cred book, in high estimation SHASTRAM, J among the idolaters of Hindos- tan, containing all ...
Encyclopaedia Perthensis, 1807
9
ACCOUNTS AND PAPERS (2) EAST-INDIA AFFAIRS: ANNUAL REVENUE ...
rf This sutte* took place agreeably to the Shaster. - Ditto. - Ditto. This suttee took prace previously to the arrival of the thannahdar on the spot, on which account the thannahdar sent in the zemindars, veeks of the village, to the Foujdaree court  ...
‎1821
10
Encyclopædia: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and ...
SHASTER, or BEDANG, the name of a sacred, book, in high estimation among the idolaters of Hindostan, containing all the dogmas of the religion of the bramins, and all the ceremonies of their worship ; and serving as a Commentary on the ...
Thomas.. Dobson, Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig, 1798

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHASTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shaster is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sacred ritual violated 225 years ago too
"No one knows what the article encased in the figure of Jugurnnath is, but the Shaster (Shastra) says it was put there by Burma (Brahma, the pro-genitor), it is ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
2
Op/Ed: What is a Model Gursikh?
His turban is tall covered in Shaster (weapons). His beautiful long beard sways in a light breeze, his eyes closed he is attached to nothing but Akaal Purakh ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Nov 14»
3
The 'Uncle Judge Syndrome' shadow over Laxmanpur Bathe
... or orally by the said court; that I will declare or give in writing what is in the Shaster; that I will not declare or give in writing what is not warranted by the Shaster. «Mainstream, Nov 13»
4
LIZARD: A Short Fiction by Stephen Gill
“It is mentioned in a book called Neeti Shaster.” “When was this book written?” “In the fourteenth century. That was the time when Muslims invaded India.” «Pakistan Christian Post, Aug 13»
5
Stop talking shit: Build your own toilet
If you're feeling adventurous, get in touch with a local environmental group, such as the McGregor Alternative Technology Centre, the Shaster Foundation, ... «Daily Maverick, Mar 13»
6
OP/ED: Shaster Vidiya of “Nihang” Niddar
Many of my friends started learning what started off as Gatka, then became Hatka, then became, Jhatka Gatka, then became Shastar Vidiya, then became Hindu ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Oct 12»
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Halle Berry Visits South African Eco-Village For Underprivileged …
The Shaster Foundation is a South African nonprofit organization that's dedicated to fighting poverty, preserving traditional culture, and protecting the ... «Ecorazzi, Aug 10»
8
SC judgement on irregular promotions
Chinese, Hindu, Zoroastrian, and later in Islam there have been tomes on government administration, whether in Chankya's Arth Shaster, Mancius', or in Arabic ... «Pakistan Observer, May 10»

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