Papyri: meaning, definitions and examples

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papyri

 

[ หˆpรฆpษ™raษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient writing

Papyri are ancient manuscripts written on papyrus, a material similar to paper made from the pith of the papyrus plant. They were commonly used in ancient Egypt and throughout the Mediterranean region for recording documents, literature, and religious texts.

Synonyms

documents, manuscripts, scrolls.

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists discovered papyri in the ruins of an ancient library.
  • Egyptian papyri provide insight into daily life in ancient civilizations.
  • Many of the oldest biblical texts were found on papyri.
  • Scholars study papyri to understand ancient languages and scripts.

Translations

Translations of the word "papyri" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคชเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Papyrus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papirus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟั–ั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papirus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ”ใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท papyrus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ papiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papyros

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ”ผ๋ฃจ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจุฑุฏูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papyrus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papyrus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธ่ŽŽ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papirus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ papรฝrus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะธั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papirus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ papiro

Etymology

The term 'papyri' is derived from the Greek word 'papuros', which refers to the plant that was used to create this writing material. The papyrus plant thrived in the wetlands of the Nile Delta in ancient Egypt, where it was cultivated for various uses, including making boats, sandals, and, crucially, writing surfaces. By the 3rd millennium BCE, the Egyptians mastered the technique of producing papyrus sheets. This innovation allowed for the documentation of their complex civilization, including religious texts, administrative records, and literary works. Papyri played a significant role in the spread of literacy and learning in the ancient world, influencing cultures around the Mediterranean. Over time, they have become invaluable resources for historians, linguists, and archaeologists striving to reconstruct ancient civilizations and understand their languages, cultures, and customs.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,050, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.