word
mantra
MAN-trah
ˈmæntrəListen
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Syllable breakdown
mantra
Dictionary meaning
A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation; also a statement or slogan repeated frequently.
History and origin
Sanskrit — 'mantra' meaning 'instrument of thought', from 'man' (to think) + 'tra' (instrument).
Examples
- The monk repeated the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' during his daily meditation practice.
Common mispronunciations
MAN-trah
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