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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCleansing
/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of making something clean or free from dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
"The cleansing of the river was essential for restoring its ecosystem." - 2
A process or treatment designed to remove toxins or impurities from the body.
"Many people undergo a cleansing regimen to improve their health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cleansing' originates from the Old English 'clænsian', meaning 'to make clean'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained similar meanings, reflecting a historical emphasis on purification and removal of impurities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cleansing" is said worldwide
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Nettoyage
Transliteration: nɛtwaʒ
"Le nettoyage de la rivière est essentiel pour restaurer son écosystème."
Bereinigung
Transliteration: bəˈraɪnɪɡʊŋ
"Die Bereinigung des Flusses war entscheidend für die Wiederherstellung seines Ökosystems."
Pulizia
Transliteration: puˈlitsja
"La pulizia del fiume è essenziale per ripristinare il suo ecosistema."
Limpieza
Transliteration: limˈpjeθa
"La limpieza del río es esencial para restaurar su ecosistema."
Limpeza
Transliteration: lĩˈpezɐ
"A limpeza do rio é essencial para restaurar seu ecossistema."
सफाई
Transliteration: safāī
"नदी की सफाई उसके पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र को बहाल करने के लिए आवश्यक है।"
清洁
Transliteration: qīngjié
"清洁河流对恢复其生态系统至关重要。"
청소
Transliteration: cheongso
"강의 청소는 생태계를 복원하는 데 필수적입니다."
清掃
Transliteration: seisō
"川の清掃は生態系を回復するために不可欠です。"
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