🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

아로마테라피

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aromateulapi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aromatherapy/ˌær.əʊ.məˈθɛr.ə.pi/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"아로마테라피는 스트레스를 줄이는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다."

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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' or 'sweet smell') and 'therapy' (from Greek 'therapeia', meaning 'healing'). The concept emerged in the early 20th century as a holistic approach to wellness using essential oils.

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