Word
dalai
/ˈdæˌɫeɪ/
Definition
n. part of the title for the top spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. It is almost always used with the word 'Lama'.
n. the first half of the title 'Dalai Lama', referring to the high priest and spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Functions as a title or proper noun; almost never appears in isolation without 'Lama'.
Examples
“The Dalai Lama travels the world to speak about peace.”
“Followers of Tibetan Buddhism consider the Dalai Lama to be a reincarnation of a past spiritual leader.”
“While the title Dalai Lama is widely recognized globally, the current holder of the position is also a significant figure in the history of Tibetan political and cultural identity.”
Examples
simple
“The Dalai Lama travels the world to speak about peace.”
contextual
“Followers of Tibetan Buddhism consider the Dalai Lama to be a reincarnation of a past spiritual leader.”
complex
“While the title Dalai Lama is widely recognized globally, the current holder of the position is also a significant figure in the history of Tibetan political and cultural identity.”
Usage
Almost exclusively used as a modifier within the proper noun phrase 'Dalai Lama'.