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anatman

a·nat·man
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-naht-muh n]
    • /əˈnɑt mən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-naht-muh n]
    • /əˈnɑt mən/

Definitions of anatman word

  • noun anatman (in Theravada Buddhism) the belief that since all things are constantly changing, there can be no such thing as a permanent, unchanging self: one of the three basic characteristics of existence 3
  • abbreviation ANATMAN anatta. 1
  • noun anatman (Buddhism) The docrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul; that the perceived true self is an illusion. Corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anattā. 1
  • noun anatman (Buddhism) The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul; that the perceived true self is an illusion. Corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anattā. 0

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anatman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anatman usage trend in Literature

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