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प्राण — meaning in English

prāṇ

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English meaning

  • life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  • spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

प्राण is used for these senses in English:

life — full definition

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
  5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

spirit — full definition

  1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
  2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
  3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
  4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
  5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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