Word
ashram
US/ˈæʃɹɑm/
UK/ˈæʃɹæm/
Definition
n. a place where people live together to practice a specific religion or spiritual way of life. It is often a quiet, simple place for meditation and study.
n. a community or retreat for religious or spiritual practice, typically associated with Hindu or Buddhist traditions. Often used to describe a place of quiet study and meditation.
Examples
“The monks live in a small ashram in the mountains.”
“Many travelers visit the ashram to learn about yoga and spend time in silence away from the city.”
“The ashram serves as both a sanctuary for spiritual seekers and a center for the preservation of ancient texts and rituals.”
Examples
simple
“The monks live in a small ashram in the mountains.”
contextual
“Many travelers visit the ashram to learn about yoga and spend time in silence away from the city.”
complex
“The ashram serves as both a sanctuary for spiritual seekers and a center for the preservation of ancient texts and rituals.”
Etymology
From Sanskrit आश्रम (āśrama).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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