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mantra

/ˈmæn.tɹə/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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