Chant: meaning, definitions and examples

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chant

 

[ tʃænt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

religious ceremony

To utter or sing in a melodious manner, especially as part of a religious ceremony or ritual. Chanting is often used as a form of meditation or prayer.

Synonyms

intone, recite, sing

Examples of usage

  • The monks gathered in the chapel to chant their evening prayers.
  • During the yoga session, we would chant 'Om' to center ourselves.
Context #2 | Noun

repetitive song or phrase

A repetitive song or phrase that is sung or spoken rhythmically, often in unison by a group of people. Chants are commonly used in protests, sports events, and religious gatherings.

Synonyms

mantra, motto, refrain

Examples of usage

  • The crowd started chanting 'We want justice' at the protest.
  • The football fans chanted the team's name to show their support.

Translations

Translations of the word "chant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canto

🇮🇳 गान

🇩🇪 Gesang

🇮🇩 nyanyian

🇺🇦 спів

🇵🇱 śpiew

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 chant

🇪🇸 canto

🇹🇷 ilahi

🇰🇷 노래

🇸🇦 ترنيمة

🇨🇿 zpěv

🇸🇰 spev

🇨🇳 歌唱

🇸🇮 pesem

🇮🇸 söngur

🇰🇿 ән

🇬🇪 სიმღერა

🇦🇿 mahnı

🇲🇽 canto

Word origin

The word 'chant' originated from the Old French word 'chanter', which meant 'to sing'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the rhythmic singing or recitation of words. Chanting has been a common practice in various cultures and religions as a way to create a sense of unity and spiritual connection.

See also: chanted, chanter, chanting, chants, enchant.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,224, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.