alchera
|al-che-ra|
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/ˈælʧərə/
Dreamtime era
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alchera' originates from the Arrernte language, specifically the word 'alcheringa,' where 'alcher' meant 'dream' and '-inga' was a suffix indicating time or era.
Historical Evolution
'alcheringa' transformed into the English word 'alchera' as it was adopted into English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dream era,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'Dreamtime' in Aboriginal mythology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Australian Aboriginal mythology, 'alchera' refers to the Dreamtime, a sacred era in which ancestral spirits created the world.
The stories of the alchera are passed down through generations.
Synonyms
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