Shakta

noun or adjective

Shak·​ta ˈshäk-tə How to pronounce Shakta (audio)
ˈsäk-
variants or less commonly Sakta
: an adherent of Shaktism

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit śākta, from Śakti

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shakta was in 1810

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Cite this Entry

“Shakta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shakta. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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