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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAroma Therapy
/əˈroʊ.mə ˈθɛr.ə.pi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A holistic healing practice that uses natural plant extracts, known as essential oils, to promote physical and psychological well-being.
"Many people turn to aromatherapy to relieve stress and enhance relaxation." - 2
The use of aromatic plant compounds for therapeutic purposes.
"Aromatherapy can be integrated into massage therapy to enhance the overall experience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'aromatherapy' is derived from the French word 'aromathérapie', which combines 'aroma' from the Greek 'aroma' meaning 'spice' or 'sweet smell' and 'therapy' from the Greek 'therapeia' meaning 'healing'. The concept emerged in the early 20th century as a holistic approach to healing using essential oils.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Aroma Therapy" is said worldwide
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Aromathérapie
Transliteration: aʁɔma.te.ʁa.pi
"L'aromathérapie est utilisée pour améliorer le bien-être."
Aromatherapie
Transliteration: aʁo.ma.tɛ.ʁa.pi
"Aromatherapie kann zur Entspannung beitragen."
Aromaterapia
Transliteration: a.roma.te.ɾa.pi.a
"L'aromaterapia è una pratica sempre più popolare."
Aromaterapia
Transliteration: a.ɾo.ma.te.ɾa.pi.a
"La aromaterapia se utiliza para aliviar el estrés."
Aromaterapia
Transliteration: a.ɾo.ma.te.ɾa.pi.a
"A aromaterapia é uma prática terapêutica popular."
अरोमाथेरेपी
Transliteration: aromatherapy
"अरोमाथेरेपी तनाव को कम करने में मदद कर सकती है।"
芳香疗法
Transliteration: fāngxiāng liáofǎ
"芳香疗法可以帮助缓解压力。"
아로마테라피
Transliteration: aromatherapy
"아로마테라피는 스트레스를 줄이는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다."
アロマセラピー
Transliteration: aroma serapī
"アロマセラピーはリラクゼーションに役立ちます。"
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