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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIsis
/ˈaɪ.sɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A major goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology, associated with magic, motherhood, and fertility.
"In ancient Egypt, Isis was revered as the protector of the downtrodden and the goddess of healing." - 2
An acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a militant group known for its extremist views and violent actions.
"The rise of ISIS has led to significant geopolitical instability in the Middle East."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Isis' originates from the ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility and motherhood, whose worship dates back to at least the 3rd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Egyptian word 'Aset', which evolved through Greek and Latin adaptations into its current form in English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Isis" is said worldwide
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Isis
Transliteration: Isis
"Isis est une déesse majeure dans la mythologie égyptienne."
Isis
Transliteration: Isis
"Isis ist eine bedeutende Göttin in der ägyptischen Mythologie."
Iside
Transliteration: Iside
"Iside è una delle dee più importanti della mitologia egizia."
Isis
Transliteration: Isis
"Isis es una diosa importante en la mitología egipcia."
Ísis
Transliteration: Ísis
Script: Ísis
"Ísis é uma deusa importante na mitologia egípcia."
इसिस
Transliteration: Isis
"इसिस प्राचीन मिस्र की एक प्रमुख देवी है।"
伊西斯
Transliteration: Yīxīsī
"伊西斯是古埃及神话中的重要女神。"
이시스
Transliteration: Isiseu
"이시스는 고대 이집트 신화에서 중요한 여신입니다."
イシス
Transliteration: Ishisu
"イシスは古代エジプト神話の重要な女神です。"
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