Ganja

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Ganja (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Ganja is a term originating from the Sanskrit word gāñjā, meaning "hemp". It is commonly used to refer to cannabis, a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes.

Etymology

The term "Ganja" is of Sanskrit origin, specifically from the word gāñjā which translates to "hemp". It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century, during the British colonial rule in India.

Usage

In modern usage, "Ganja" is often used to refer to the cannabis plant or its derivatives, which are used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The term is particularly prevalent in Rastafarian culture, where cannabis is considered a sacrament.

Medical Use

The cannabis plant, often referred to as "Ganja", has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and multiple sclerosis. It is also used for its psychoactive effects, including relaxation and euphoria.

Related Terms

  • Cannabis: The plant from which "Ganja" is derived.
  • Hemp: A variety of the Cannabis plant used for its fibers and seeds.
  • Marijuana: Another term for the Cannabis plant or its derivatives.
  • THC: The main psychoactive compound in Cannabis.
  • CBD: A non-psychoactive compound in Cannabis often used for medicinal purposes.

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