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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBaal
/bɑːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A title of various gods in ancient Middle Eastern cultures, particularly associated with fertility and weather.
"In ancient times, people would offer sacrifices to Baal to ensure a good harvest." - 2
A term used in modern contexts to denote a powerful figure or entity.
"The CEO was regarded as a Baal in the tech industry due to his influence and success."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Baal' originates from the ancient Semitic languages, particularly from the Canaanite and Phoenician cultures, where it referred to a god of fertility and weather. Over time, the term evolved in various contexts, often representing deities in different cultures, and has been used in literature and religious texts to signify power and divinity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Baal" is said worldwide
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Baal
Transliteration: Baal
"Dans l'Antiquité, les gens adoraient Baal pour la fertilité."
Baal
Transliteration: Baal
"In der Antike war Baal ein wichtiger Gott für die Menschen."
Baal
Transliteration: Baal
"Baal era venerato come dio della fertilità."
Baal
Transliteration: Baal
"En la antigüedad, Baal era adorado por su poder."
Baal
Transliteration: Baal
"Baal era um deus importante na cultura antiga."
बाल
Transliteration: Baal
"प्राचीन समय में, लोग बाल की पूजा करते थे।"
巴尔
Transliteration: Bā'ěr
"在古代，人们崇拜巴尔以求丰收。"
바알
Transliteration: Baal
"고대에는 사람들이 바알에게 제사를 지냈습니다."
バアル
Transliteration: Bāru
"古代には、人々はバアルを崇拝していました。"
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