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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Andhvishwas
"अंधविश्वास समाज में कई समस्याएँ पैदा कर सकता है।"
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2 senses- 1
A widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck.
"Many people believe that breaking a mirror brings bad luck, a common superstition." - 2
A belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown.
"His actions were guided by superstition rather than rational thought."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'superstition' originates from the Latin 'superstitio', which means 'a standing over' or 'a standing in awe'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting historical beliefs in omens and supernatural influences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Superstition" is said worldwide
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Superstition
Transliteration: su.pɛʁ.sti.sjɔ̃
"La superstition est souvent basée sur des croyances irrationnelles."
Aberglaube
Transliteration: ˈaːbɐˌɡlaʊ̯bə
"Aberglaube kann das Verhalten der Menschen stark beeinflussen."
Superstizione
Transliteration: su.per.sti.t͡si.o.ne
"La superstizione è un fenomeno culturale interessante."
Superstición
Transliteration: su.peɾ.stiˈsjon
"La superstición puede influir en las decisiones de las personas."
Superstição
Transliteration: su.peʁ.ʃtiˈsɐ̃w
"A superstição é comum em muitas culturas."
अंधविश्वास
Transliteration: Andhvishwas
"अंधविश्वास समाज में कई समस्याएँ पैदा कर सकता है।"
迷信
Transliteration: míxìn
"迷信在许多文化中都很普遍。"
미신
Transliteration: misin
"미신은 많은 문화에서 흔히 볼 수 있습니다."
迷信
Transliteration: meishin
"迷信は多くの文化に見られます。"
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