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shanti

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈʃænti// shan·ti

n. a word for peace or calm, often used in yoga or meditation. It is a greeting or a wish for peace in many cultures.

n. a term for peace, harmony, or spiritual tranquility, primarily used in South Asian and Buddhist contexts. Often serves as a closing chant in yoga sessions or as a greeting in Hindi-speaking regions.


SIMPLE

The yoga instructor said shanti at the end of the class.

CONTEXTUAL

After the long meditation, the group repeated shanti three times to send their best wishes to the world.

COMPLEX

The rhythmic chanting of shanti during the closing ceremony created a profound sense of collective calm, signaling the transition from the physical practice to a state of inner stillness.

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