No exact match translations found for 'homespun' in oriya.
Word 'homespun' in Other Languages
- homespun in Assamese অসমীয়া
- homespun in Bengali বাংলা
- homespun in Bodo बड़ो
- homespun in Dogri डोगरी
- homespun in English
- homespun in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- homespun in Hindi हिन्दी
- homespun in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- homespun in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- homespun in Konkani कोंकणी
- homespun in Maithili মৈথিলী
- homespun in Malayalam മലയാളം
- homespun in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- homespun in Marathi मराठी
- homespun in Nepali नेपाली
- homespun in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- homespun in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- homespun in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- homespun in Santali
- homespun in Sindhi سنڌي
- homespun in Tamil தமிழ்
- homespun in Telugu తెలుగు
- homespun in Urdu اُردُو
Homespun
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌspʌn/
Phonetic: HOHM-spuhn
Definitions
- (Adjective) Simple and unsophisticated; characteristic of rural or traditional life.
- (Adjective) Made at home, especially of fabric or clothing.
- (Noun) Coarse, loosely woven fabric, often made of wool, cotton, or linen.
Usage Examples
- Her homespun wisdom was cherished by the entire village.
- The homespun cloth was used to make simple yet durable garments.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "home" + "spun," referring originally to cloth woven at home.
Synonyms
Rustic, simple, unsophisticated, handmade, unrefined
Antonyms
Elegant, refined, sophisticated, factory-made
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | hecho en casa | EH-cho en KAH-sah |
| French | fait maison | feh meh-ZON |
| German | hausgemacht | HOWS-ge-makht |
| Chinese | 自制的 | zì zhì de |
| Hindi | घरेलू | gharelu |
| Arabic | محلي الصنع | maḥallī aṣ-ṣunʿ |
| Russian | домотканый | domotkanyy |
| Japanese | 自家製 | jikasei |
| Korean | 수제의 | su-je-ui |
Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | ঘরে তৈরি | ghore toiri |
| Telugu | ఇంటి తయారీ | inti tayari |
| Marathi | घरगुती | gharaguti |
| Tamil | வீட்டில் தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட | veettil tayarikapatta |
| Gujarati | ઘરેલું બનાવેલું | gharelu banavelu |
| Kannada | ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ | maneyalli tayarisida |
| Malayalam | വീട്ടിൽ നിർമ്മിച്ചത് | veettil nirmichath |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /ˈhoʊmˌspʌn/
British English: /ˈhəʊmˌspʌn/
Historical Usage
Originally used in the 14th century to describe cloth woven at home, later extended metaphorically to mean simple or unpretentious wisdom.
Cultural Nuances
In the United States, "homespun" often carries connotations of honesty and simplicity, particularly in rural settings. In India, homespun fabrics were pivotal in Mahatma Gandhi's Swadeshi movement.
More Information
The term "homespun" has historical significance in textiles, politics, and philosophy. It reflects a preference for local craftsmanship over industrial production and has been associated with self-reliance and nationalism in various movements.