mantra
|man-tra|
B2
/ˈmæn.trə/
repeated phrase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mantra' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'mantra', where 'man-' meant 'to think' and '-tra' meant 'instrument or tool'.
Historical Evolution
'mantra' was adopted into English from the Sanskrit word 'mantra', maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for thinking or meditation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
She repeated the mantra to calm her mind.
Synonyms
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