🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

द्वैतवाद

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dwaitavad

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dualism/ˈduːə.lɪ.zəm/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"द्वैतवाद मन और शरीर के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The philosophical concept that two fundamental and distinct principles or realities exist, often referring to the separation of mind and body.

    "In Cartesian dualism, the mind and body are seen as two separate entities that interact with each other."
  2. 2

    A system or theory that recognizes two distinct and opposing elements.

    "The dualism of good and evil is a common theme in many religious and philosophical traditions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the New Latin word 'dualismus', coined from the Latin 'duo' meaning 'two', via French 'dualisme'. It entered English philosophy in the 18th century to describe systems or theories that recognize two independent principles, such as mind and matter.

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