noun
deva
DAY-vuh
Deva (noun) means a divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. Example: “The temple murals depict several devas surrounding the central deity.”
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A divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
"The temple murals depict several devas surrounding the central deity."
How to use deva
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA god or celestial being in Hindu and Buddhist belief systems.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit deva ("god, deity").
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What does “deva” mean?
The word “deva” means a divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. In plain terms, a god or celestial being in Hindu and Buddhist belief systems.
How do you pronounce “deva”?
“Deva” is pronounced DAY-vuh (/ˈdeɪvə/ in IPA).
How do you use “deva” in a sentence?
Here is “deva” used in a sentence: “The temple murals depict several devas surrounding the central deity.”
What part of speech is “deva”?
“Deva” is a noun.
Where does the word “deva” come from?
The word “deva” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit deva ("god, deity").
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