Definition

An ancient language that is used in the religious texts and teachings of Theravada Buddhism.

Example

The scriptures of Theravada Buddhism are often written in Pali.

Conversation

Have you ever studied pali for fun?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really interesting!

Yeah, it's the language used in Theravada Buddhism texts.

That sounds cool! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'pali' originates from the Pali language, which is an ancient Middle Indo-Aryan language. It is primarily known as the language of the Theravada Buddhist scriptures. The term 'pali' itself means 'line' or 'text', referring to the lines of text in the scriptures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pali' as a 'line' of text in the ancient scriptures, helping you remember that it refers to the language used in important Buddhist texts.

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