krishna
noun
Simple meaning
A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹɪʃnə
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Definition
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noun
hinduism
A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.
A river in southern India.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Worshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
A religious sect founded in the United States in 1966.
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