shangri-la

Shan·gri-la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shang-gruh-lah, shang-gruh-lah]
- /ˈʃæŋ grəˌlɑ, ˌʃæŋ grəˈlɑ/
- /ˌʃæŋ.ɡrɪˈlɑː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shang-gruh-lah, shang-gruh-lah]
- /ˈʃæŋ grəˌlɑ, ˌʃæŋ grəˈlɑ/

Definitions of shangri-la word

noun shangri-la an imaginary paradise on earth, especially a remote and exotic utopia. 1
noun shangri-la a faraway haven or hideaway of idyllic beauty and tranquility. 1
noun shangri-la a remote or imaginary utopia 0
noun shangri-la any imaginary, idyllic utopia or hidden paradise 0

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Parts of speech for Shangri-la

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shangri-la popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for shangri-la

noun shangri-la

afterworld — a world inhabited after death
arcadia — a department of Greece, in the central Peloponnese. Capital: Tripolis. Pop: 91 326 (2001). Area: 4367 sq km (1686 sq miles)
ballpark — A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played.
canaan — an ancient region between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean, corresponding roughly to Israel: the Promised Land of the Israelites
city of god — heaven conceived of as the New Jerusalem

adj shangri-la

indefectible — not defectible; not liable to defect or failure.
ideal — a standard of perfection or excellence.

All 18 Synonyms of shangri-la