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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHoly Mother
/ˈhoʊ.li ˈmʌð.ɚ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A title used to refer to the Virgin Mary in Christian contexts, symbolizing purity and maternal compassion.
"In many cultures, the Holy Mother is venerated as a protector and intercessor." - 2
A term used to describe a revered female figure in various religious traditions.
"The Holy Mother is often invoked in prayers for guidance and support."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the URL-encoded Chinese phrase 'shèng mǔ lián zǐ xiàng' (圣母莲子像), referring to sacred imagery combining the Madonna figure with lotus symbolism. The components originate from Old English 'hālig' (holy) and 'mōdor' (mother), later intersecting with global religious iconography and cross-cultural art history.
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Sainte Mère
Transliteration: sɛ̃t mɛʁ
"La Sainte Mère est souvent priée pour sa protection."
Heilige Mutter
Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡə ˈmʊtɐ
"Die Heilige Mutter wird in vielen Gebeten erwähnt."
Santa Madre
Transliteration: ˈsanta ˈmadre
"La Santa Madre è un simbolo di amore e compassione."
Santa Madre
Transliteration: ˈsanta ˈmaðɾe
"La Santa Madre es invocada en momentos de necesidad."
Santa Mãe
Transliteration: ˈsɐ̃tɐ ˈmɐ̃j
"A Santa Mãe é uma figura central na devoção católica."
पवित्र माता
Transliteration: Pavitra Mata
"पवित्र माता की पूजा कई धार्मिक परंपराओं में की जाती है।"
圣母
Transliteration: Shèngmǔ
"圣母在许多信仰中被尊崇。"
성모
Transliteration: Seongmo
"성모는 많은 기도에서 언급됩니다."
聖母
Transliteration: Seibo
"聖母は多くの宗教的な儀式で崇拝されています。"
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