devanagari

/deːvənɑːɡəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of scripts that originated in the Indian subcontinent, used to write Sanskrit, Hindi, and other languages.

“The professor taught the class how to read Devanagari script.”

2. proper noun

A specific type of Devanagari script used to write the Sanskrit language.

“The ancient Sanskrit text was written in Devanagari.”

3. adjective

Relating to or written in the Devanagari script.

“The Devanagari font was used to display the text on the website.”

Synonyms

  • nagari
  • script

Antonyms

  • alphabet
  • roman