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- [lah-muh]
- /ˈlɑ mə/
- /ˈlɑː.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lah-muh]
- /ˈlɑ mə/
Definitions of lama word
- noun lama a priest or monk in Lamaism. 1
- noun lama An honorific title applied to a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether a reincarnate lama (such as the Dalai Lama) or one who has earned the title in life. 1
- noun lama Tibetan monk 1
- countable noun lama A lama is a Buddhist priest or monk. 0
- noun lama a priest or monk of Lamaism 0
- noun lama a priest or monk in Lamaism 0
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Origin of lama
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Tibetan lama (spelling bla ma) literally, superior one (in Tibetan applied only to monks of high rank)
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Parts of speech for Lama
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lama popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lama usage trend in Literature
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