"devata" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: devatas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi देवता (devtā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|देवता}} Hindi देवता (devtā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} devata (plural devatas)
  1. (Hinduism) A kind of good spirit, similar to a guardian angel. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: dewata
    Sense id: en-devata-en-noun-6P~3kKSO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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