Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sati

Noun

/ˈsɑːti/

Definition

A former Hindu practice in which a widow self-immolates on her husband’s funeral pyre.

Examples

The custom of sati was outlawed in India in the 19th century.
Many social reformers fought against sati, advocating for women’s rights and protection.
In literature, sati is often depicted as a tragic but noble sacrifice.

Meaning

Sati refers to a historical custom in some Hindu communities where a widowed woman would sacrifice herself by joining her deceased husband in death, often by fire.