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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater-bearer
/ˈwɔː.tərˌbɛr.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A person or entity that carries or delivers water.
"In ancient civilizations, the water-bearer was essential for transporting water from rivers to homes." - 2
An astrological sign represented by a figure pouring water, associated with the period from January 20 to February 18.
"As a water-bearer, she is known for her humanitarian spirit and innovative ideas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water-bearer' originates from the combination of the Old English word 'wæter', meaning 'water', and 'bearer', derived from the Old English 'beran', meaning 'to carry'. Historically, it has been used to describe both a person who carries water and, in astrology, refers to the zodiac sign Aquarius, symbolizing the pouring of water.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Water-bearer" is said worldwide
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Porteur d'eau
Transliteration: Porteur d'eau
"Le porteur d'eau était essentiel dans les sociétés anciennes."
Wasserträger
Transliteration: Vasərtrɛːɡɐ
"Der Wasserträger brachte frisches Wasser aus dem Fluss."
Portatore d'acqua
Transliteration: Portatore d'acqua
"Il portatore d'acqua era una figura importante nelle antiche civiltà."
Portador de agua
Transliteration: Portador de agua
"El portador de agua era vital para la comunidad."
Portador de água
Transliteration: Portador de água
"O portador de água ajudava a trazer água para a aldeia."
जलवाहक
Transliteration: Jalvahak
"जलवाहक गांव के लिए पानी लाने में मदद करता है।"
水载者
Transliteration: Shuǐ zài zhě
"水载者在古代社会中扮演着重要角色。"
물 운반자
Transliteration: Mul unbanja
"물 운반자는 고대 사회에서 중요한 역할을 했습니다."
水運び屋
Transliteration: Mizuhakobiya
"水運び屋は古代の社会で重要な役割を果たしていました。"
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