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Pronunciation / Transliteration: rākṣasa
"फिल्म में एक राक्षस है जो गांव को आतंकित करता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening.
"In the movie, the hero battles a giant monster that terrorizes the village." - 2
A person or animal that is extremely cruel or wicked.
"The villain in the story was portrayed as a monster, committing heinous acts without remorse."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'monster' originates from the Latin 'monstrum', which means 'an omen' or 'a warning'. It evolved through Old French 'monstre' before entering Middle English. The term has historically referred to creatures that are abnormal or unnatural, often evoking fear or awe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monster" is said worldwide
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monstre
Transliteration: mɔ̃stʁ
"Le film présente un monstre qui terrorise la ville."
Monster
Transliteration: ˈmɔnstɐ
"Der Film zeigt ein Monster, das die Stadt angreift."
mostro
Transliteration: ˈmɔstro
"Il film ha un mostro che spaventa gli abitanti del villaggio."
monstruo
Transliteration: monstruo
"La película presenta un monstruo que aterroriza la ciudad."
monstro
Transliteration: ˈmõstɾu
"O filme tem um monstro que assusta os moradores."
राक्षस
Transliteration: rākṣasa
"फिल्म में एक राक्षस है जो गांव को आतंकित करता है।"
怪物
Transliteration: guàiwù
"电影中有一个怪物，它恐吓村庄。"
괴물
Transliteration: goemul
"영화에는 마을을 괴롭히는 괴물이 있다."
モンスター
Transliteration: monsutā
"映画には村を襲うモンスターが登場します。"
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