santa
Keywords: religion, spirituality
| Pronunciation (IPA): | san.da |
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| Part of Speech: | term noun |
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| Forms: | santa, santas |
| Glosses: | saint, saintly, holy |
Description:
The term 'santa' is a borrowed word for a saint or sacred person. It competes with the native term 'weteratuin', which tends to be preferred in contexts where discretion about religion is desired. The modifier form 'santys' is a popular word for saintliness or holiness.