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theravada

Ther·a·va·da
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ther-uh-vah-duh]
    • /ˌθɛr əˈvɑ də/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ther-uh-vah-duh]
    • /ˌθɛr əˈvɑ də/

Definitions of theravada word

  • noun theravada Hinayanist name for Hinayana. 1
  • noun theravada the southern school of Buddhism, the name preferred by Hinayana Buddhists for their doctrines 0
  • noun theravada a major form of Hinayana Buddhism, which emphasizes asceticism, contemplation, and the monastic life 0

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theravada 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.
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