"avidya" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit अविद्या (avidyā). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|sa|अविद्या|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Sanskrit अविद्या (avidyā), {{bor+|en|sa|अविद्या}} Borrowed from Sanskrit अविद्या (avidyā) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} avidya (uncountable)
  1. (Buddhism, Hinduism) Ignorance or delusion. Tags: Hinduism, uncountable Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism, Psychology Synonyms: avidja, avijja
    Sense id: en-avidya-en-noun-1THPpXzT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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