English Explanatory Dictionary

mantra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.
  2. A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation.
  3. A slogan or phrase often repeated.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmʌn.tɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mantra.wav /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ En-us-mantra.oga

Word forms

mantra mantras

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit मन्त्र (mantra), from Proto-Indo-Iranian *mántras, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *men- (“to think”). Related to mind.

Synonyms

incantation intonation recitation catchphrase phrase saying slogan

Related words

aum om

Derived words

mantraless mantralike mantric
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