Suttee

Перевод слова "suttee" на Русский язык

Существительное

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сати

The practice of suttee was banned in India in the 19th century.

Практика сати была запрещена в Индии в 19 веке.

Существительное

The former Hindu practice in which a widow would immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

The practice of suttee was banned in India in the 19th century due to its inhumane nature.

A widow who immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre, in accordance with the former Hindu practice.

Locals gathered to witness the suttee before the authorities intervened.

Прилагательное

Relating to or characteristic of the practice of suttee.

Colonial laws eventually forbade all suttee ceremonies.