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🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नृत्य

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nritya

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ballet/ˈbæl.eɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"वह पांच साल की उम्र से नृत्य कर रही है।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A highly technical form of dance characterized by grace and precision, often performed to classical music.

    "She has been training in ballet since she was five years old."
  2. 2

    A theatrical performance of ballet dance.

    "The ballet was a stunning display of artistry and athleticism."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Italian word 'balletto', a diminutive of 'ballo' (dance), which traces back to the Latin 'ballare' meaning 'to dance'. The term entered the English language in the 17th century via French, reflecting the institutionalization of the dance form in the French royal court.

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