Definitions for theravadaˌθɛr əˈvɑ də
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Ther•a•va•daˌθɛr əˈvɑ də(n.)
the earlier of the two major schools of Buddhism, still prevalent in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Cambodia, emphasizing personal salvation through one's own efforts.
Category: Eastern Religions
Origin of Theravada:
1875–80; < Pali
Princeton's WordNet
Theravada, Theravada Buddhism(noun)
one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia
Wiktionary
Theravada(ProperNoun)
A school of Buddhism widely practised in Southeast Asia and other parts of the world.
Origin: From थेरवाद, from स्थविरवाद.
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