Ghat: meaning, definitions and examples

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ghat

 

[ ษกสŒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geography term

A ghat is a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly in South Asia. These structures are often used for bathing, prayer, and religious ceremonies, especially along the banks of rivers.

Synonyms

embankment, landing, steps

Examples of usage

  • The pilgrims gathered at the ghat for their rituals.
  • During festivals, the ghat is adorned with flowers and lights.
  • The ghat was bustling with activity as people attended the evening aarti.
  • Local residents often visit the ghat for morning prayers.
  • Photographers captured the stunning sunrise at the famous ghat.

Translations

Translations of the word "ghat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ghat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั…ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ghat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ghat

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ghat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั…ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฐแƒแƒข

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ghat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ghat

Etymology

The word 'ghat' originates from the Hindi word 'เค˜เคพเคŸ', which refers to a stairway or steps leading down to a river. It has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'gฤtha', meaning a pathway or an approach. The concept of ghats is deeply ingrained in Indian culture, particularly in relation to the rituals surrounding rivers, which are considered sacred in Hinduism. Ghats are often elaborately built and are vital locations for spiritual activities, such as bathing away sins and performing last rites for the deceased. Over time, the term has been adopted into English to describe these culturally significant structures found primarily in India, particularly along the banks of the Ganges River and in other areas where water bodies are central to community life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,500 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.