Definition of Prakrit

1. Noun. Any of the modern Indic languages.

Generic synonyms: Indic, Indo-aryan
Derivative terms: Prakritic

2. Noun. Any of the vernacular Indic languages of north and central India (as distinguished from Sanskrit) recorded from the 3rd century BC to the 4th century AD.
Generic synonyms: Indic, Indo-aryan
Specialized synonyms: Pali
Derivative terms: Prakritic

Definition of Prakrit

1. n. Any one of the popular dialects descended from, or akin to, Sanskrit; -- in distinction from the Sanskrit, which was used as a literary and learned language when no longer spoken by the people. Pali is one of the Prakrit dialects.

Definition of Prakrit

1. Proper noun. Any of a broad family of the Indic languages and dialects spoken in ancient India. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prakrit

Pradesh
Praetorian
Praetorian Guard
Praetorians
Prag
Prague
Praguian
Praguians
Praha
Praia
Prairial
Prairie State
Prajapati
Prajesh
Prakash
Prakrit
Prakritic
Prakrits
Prangli
Prato
Praunus
Pravachol
Praxiteles
Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Children
Pre-Cana
Pre-Greek
Pre-Raphaelite
Pre-Raphaelites
Preacher

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