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10 Language-to-English DictionariesScripture
/ˈskrɪp.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The sacred writings of a religion.
"Many people turn to scripture for guidance in their daily lives." - 2
Any writing that is regarded as authoritative or sacred.
"The text was considered scripture by the followers of the movement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'scriptura', meaning 'a writing', from 'scriptus', the past participle of 'scribere' (to write). Entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, it initially referred broadly to any writing or document before specializing primarily in religious and sacred texts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Scripture" is said worldwide
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Écriture sainte
Transliteration: ekrityr sɑ̃t
"Les gens se tournent vers l'écriture sainte pour trouver des conseils."
Schrift
Transliteration: ʃrɪft
"Viele Menschen wenden sich an die Schrift für Anleitung."
Scrittura
Transliteration: skritˈtura
"Le persone si rivolgono alla scrittura per trovare guida."
Escritura
Transliteration: es.kɾiˈtuɾa
"La gente recurre a la escritura para obtener orientación."
Escritura
Transliteration: es.kɾiˈtu.ɾɐ
"As pessoas recorrem à escritura em busca de orientação."
धर्मग्रंथ
Transliteration: dharmagranth
"लोग मार्गदर्शन के लिए धर्मग्रंथ की ओर मुड़ते हैं।"
经典
Transliteration: jīngdiǎn
"人们常常参考经典以获得指导。"
경전
Transliteration: gyeongjeon
"사람들은 경전에서 지침을 찾습니다."
聖典
Transliteration: seiten
"人々は聖典に導きを求めます。"
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