Tamil

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /n̪ɛrɪ/, [n̪ɛri]

Noun

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நெறி (neṟi)

  1. procedure, system,
  2. precept, rule, principle
  3. bend, curve
  4. way, road, path
  5. religion
  6. pace (as of a horse)
  7. line, lineage
  8. rule, sovereignty

Derived terms

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References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “நெறி”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press