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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVesta
/ˈvɛstə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In Roman mythology, Vesta is the goddess of the hearth, home, and family.
"The ancient Romans built temples in honor of Vesta, where sacred fires were kept burning." - 2
A large asteroid located in the asteroid belt, named after the Roman goddess.
"Astronomers have studied Vesta to understand the early solar system's formation."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Vesta' originates from Latin, where it referred to the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family. The term has been used since ancient Roman times, symbolizing warmth and domesticity, and has evolved to represent various cultural and astronomical references in modern contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vesta" is said worldwide
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Vesta
Transliteration: Vesta
"Vesta est une déesse romaine du foyer."
Vesta
Transliteration: Vesta
"Vesta ist die römische Göttin des Herdes."
Vesta
Transliteration: Vesta
"Vesta è la dea romana del focolare."
Vesta
Transliteration: Vesta
"Vesta es la diosa romana del hogar."
Vesta
Transliteration: Vesta
"Vesta é a deusa romana do lar."
वेस्टा
Transliteration: Vesta
"वेस्टा रोमन घर और परिवार की देवी है।"
维斯塔
Transliteration: Wéisītǎ
"维斯塔是罗马的家与家庭女神。"
베스타
Transliteration: Beseuta
"베스타는 로마의 가정과 가족의 여신입니다."
ウェスタ
Transliteration: Uesuta
"ウェスタはローマの家庭と家族の女神です。"
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