🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Aromatherapie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aʁo.ma.te.ʁa.pi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aromatherapy/ˌɛəroʊməˈθɛrəpi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Aromatherapie kann helfen, Stress abzubauen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for therapeutic purposes.

    "Many people find that aromatherapy helps reduce stress and promote relaxation."
  2. 2

    A complementary therapy that involves the inhalation or topical application of essential oils.

    "Aromatherapy can be used to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and improve mood."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'aromatherapy' is derived from the French word 'aromathérapie', which combines 'aroma' (from Greek 'aroma', meaning 'spice, sweet smell') and 'therapy' (from Greek 'therapeia', meaning 'healing'). It gained popularity in the early 20th century as a holistic healing practice using essential oils.

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