The concept of the desolator spans mythology, religion, and literature. From ancient stories of divine retribution to modern dystopian narratives, the desolator serves as a powerful symbol of destruction and the consequences of unchecked power.
No exact match translations found for 'desolator' in bodo.
Word 'desolator' in Other Languages
- desolator in Assamese অসমীয়া
- desolator in Bengali বাংলা
- desolator in Bodo बड़ो
- desolator in Dogri डोगरी
- desolator in English
- desolator in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- desolator in Hindi हिन्दी
- desolator in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- desolator in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- desolator in Konkani कोंकणी
- desolator in Maithili মৈথিলী
- desolator in Malayalam മലയാളം
- desolator in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- desolator in Marathi मराठी
- desolator in Nepali नेपाली
- desolator in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- desolator in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- desolator in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- desolator in Santali
- desolator in Sindhi سنڌي
- desolator in Tamil தமிழ்
- desolator in Telugu తెలుగు
- desolator in Urdu اُردُو
desolator
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English (UK): /ˈdɛsəˌleɪtər/
English (US): /ˈdɛsəˌleɪtɚ/
Definitions
- One who lays waste or devastates.
- One who brings desolation or ruin.
Usage Examples
- The desolator left the village in ruins.
- In mythology, the desolator represents destruction and chaos.
Etymology
Derived from Latin desolator, from desolare meaning "to lay waste."
Synonyms
- Destroyer
- Devastator
- Ravager
- Wrecker
Antonyms
- Restorer
- Builder
- Protector
- Preserver
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | dévastateur | /devasˈtatœʁ/ |
| Spanish | devastador | /deβastaˈðoɾ/ |
| Hindi | विनाशक | /vinaashak/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 毁灭者 | /huǐmièzhě/ |
| Russian | разрушитель | /razruˈʂʲitʲelʲ/ |
| Tamil | அழிப்பவர் | /aḻippavar/ |
| Arabic | مدمر | /mudammir/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɛsəˌleɪtər/
- American English: /ˈdɛsəˌleɪtɚ/
Historical Usage
The term "desolator" appears in early religious and literary texts, often symbolizing destruction or divine punishment.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, the desolator is often depicted as an antagonist bringing ruin to civilizations or individuals.