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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVierge Marie
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Vierge Marie
"Les catholiques prient souvent la Vierge Marie pour obtenir des grâces."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The mother of Jesus Christ, revered in Christianity as a symbol of purity and maternal devotion.
"Many Christians pray to the Virgin Mary for intercession." - 2
A title used in various religious contexts to denote Mary’s virginity and her role in the divine conception of Jesus.
"The Virgin Mary is often depicted in art and literature as a figure of compassion and grace."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Virgin Mary' originates from the Latin 'Virgo Maria', which translates to 'Virgin Mary'. It has been used in Christian contexts since the early centuries of the Church, symbolizing purity and motherhood, particularly in relation to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Virgin Mary"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Virgin Mary" is said worldwide
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Vierge Marie
Transliteration: Vierge Marie
"Les catholiques prient souvent la Vierge Marie pour obtenir des grâces."
Jungfrau Maria
Transliteration: Yungfrau Maria
"Die Jungfrau Maria wird in vielen Kirchen verehrt."
Vergine Maria
Transliteration: Ver-djine Maria
"La Vergine Maria è un simbolo di purezza nella fede cristiana."
Virgen María
Transliteration: Bir-hen Ma-ree-ah
"La Virgen María es venerada en muchas tradiciones católicas."
Virgem Maria
Transliteration: Veer-zhem Ma-ree-ah
"A Virgem Maria é uma figura central na religião católica."
कुंवारी मरियम
Transliteration: Kunwari Mariyam
"कई लोग कुंवारी मरियम से प्रार्थना करते हैं।"
圣母玛利亚
Transliteration: Shèngmǔ Mǎlìyà
"许多信徒向圣母玛利亚祈祷。"
성모 마리아
Transliteration: Seongmo Maria
"성모 마리아는 많은 기독교인들에게 중요한 인물입니다."
聖母マリア
Transliteration: Seibo Maria
"聖母マリアは多くの信者にとって特別な存在です。"
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