magadhi

[məgˈɑːdʒi]

Definitions

1. noun

A dialect or language variant of Sanskrit spoken in ancient India, specifically in the region of Magadha, and used as a literary language.

“The ancient texts were written in the Magadhi dialect of Sanskrit, which was widely used in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Pali
  • Sanskrit

Antonyms

  • dialect
  • vernacular