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Pronunciation / Transliteration: mārānō
"मारानो को स्पेनिश इनक्विजिशन के दौरान कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ा।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Jew in Spain or Portugal who converted to Christianity but continued to practice Judaism in secret.
"Many Marranos faced severe persecution during the Spanish Inquisition." - 2
A term used historically to describe individuals who outwardly professed Christianity while secretly adhering to Jewish beliefs.
"The legacy of the Marranos is a poignant chapter in the history of religious tolerance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Marrano' originates from the Spanish word for 'pig,' which was used derogatorily to refer to Jews in Spain who converted to Christianity during the Inquisition but secretly practiced Judaism. The word reflects the historical context of religious persecution in the late 15th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Marrano" is said worldwide
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Marrane
Transliteration: maʁan
"Les Marranes ont souvent été persécutés pendant l'Inquisition espagnole."
Marrano
Transliteration: maˈʁaːno
"Die Marranos lebten oft im Verborgenen, um ihre jüdischen Traditionen zu bewahren."
Marrano
Transliteration: maˈrraːno
"I Marrani erano spesso perseguitati durante l'Inquisizione spagnola."
Marrano
Transliteration: maˈrano
"Los marranos enfrentaron una dura persecución durante la Inquisición."
Marrano
Transliteration: maˈʁɐnu
"Os marranos eram frequentemente perseguidos durante a Inquisição."
मारानो
Transliteration: mārānō
"मारानो को स्पेनिश इनक्विजिशन के दौरान कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ा।"
马拉诺
Transliteration: mǎlānuò
"马拉诺在西班牙宗教裁判所期间遭受了迫害。"
마라노
Transliteration: malano
"마라노는 스페인 종교재판소에서 박해를 받았습니다."
マラーノ
Transliteration: marāno
"マラーノはスペインの宗教裁判中に迫害を受けました。"
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