Dervish: meaning, definitions and examples

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dervish

 

[ หˆdษœหrvษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual dancer

A dervish is a member of a Sufi Muslim religious order known for their ecstatic and often trance-like rituals. They are recognized for their whirling dance, which is a form of meditation and devotion. Dervishes seek spiritual closeness through acts of transcendence and are often associated with the pursuit of spiritual poverty.

Synonyms

mystic, sufi, whirling dervish

Examples of usage

  • The dervish twirled gracefully during the ceremony.
  • Many visitors attended the festival to witness the dervish performances.
  • She felt a deep connection to the universe while watching the dervishes dance.

Translations

Translations of the word "dervish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dervixe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Derwisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ derwis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะฒั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ derwisz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒผใƒดใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท derviche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derviche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derviลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋น„์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑูˆูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derviลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ derviลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพทๅฐ”็ปดๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ derviลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dervish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั€ะฒะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derviลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derviche

Etymology

The term 'dervish' comes from the Persian word 'darvฤซsh,' which means 'poor' or 'needy.' This reflects the spiritual philosophy of Sufism, where dervishes often renounce worldly possessions to achieve a closer connection to the divine. The practice of whirling among Sufi dervishes, particularly those of the Mevlevi order founded by the poet Rumi in the 13th century, symbolizes the soul's ascent toward God. Historically, dervishes have played important roles in various cultures as spiritual leaders and performers. Their rituals not only serve as expressions of faith but also foster community and social unity. The image of the whirling dervish has become an iconic representation of spiritual devotion, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with individuals seeking deeper meaning in life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,713 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.