ajatasatru
|a-ja-ta-sa-tru|
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/əˌdʒɑːtəˈsɑːtruː/
historical king
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ajatasatru' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the words 'ajāta' meaning 'unborn' and 'śatru' meaning 'enemy'.
Historical Evolution
'Ajatasatru' has remained largely unchanged from its original Sanskrit form to its modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one whose enemy is unborn', but over time it became associated with the historical figure, King Ajatasatru.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
ajatasatru was a king of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in ancient India, known for his conflicts with the Licchavis and his association with the Buddha.
Ajatasatru expanded his kingdom by conquering the Licchavis.
Synonyms
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