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alcheringa

|al-cher-in-ga|

/ælˈtʃɛrɪŋɡə/

sacred creation time

Etymology

Etymology Information

'alcheringa' originates from the Arrernte language, specifically the word 'alcheringa,' where it referred to the 'Dreamtime' or 'eternal time.'

Historical Evolution

'alcheringa' was adopted into English from the Arrernte language, maintaining its original meaning related to the Dreamtime.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'eternal time' in the context of creation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used by the Aboriginal people of Australia to describe the 'Dreamtime,' a sacred era in which ancestral spirits created the world.

The stories of the alcheringa are passed down through generations.

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Last updated: 2025/06/15 14:51