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1. (n.) mantra
(in Hinduism and Buddhism) a sacred word or formula repeated as an incantation.
2. mantra
any often repeated word, formula, or stock phrase; slogan.
Etymology: (1800–10; < Skt)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) mantra
a commonly repeated word or phrase
"she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra"
2. (noun) mantra
(Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) mantra
a prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. mantra
the name given to hymns from the Veda, the repetition of which are supposed to have the effect of a charm.
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