Sangsekerta

from sanskerta

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sastra
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From sanskerta

Definition

Ancient Hindu literary language

Etymology

A phonetic adaptation of the Sanskrit word 'saṃskṛta', meaning 'perfected' or 'refined'. This term entered the Indonesian language through the influence of classical Hindu-Buddhist literature and underwent spelling adjustments to align with the Indonesian phonological system.

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