Dali Lama
/ˈdɑːli ˈlɑːmə/
Dali Lama is the nonstandard form of Dalai Lama.
Meaning of Dalai Lama
Noun
Dalai Lama (plural Dalai Lamas)
- The supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be an incarnation of Avalokitesvara, and considered the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
- Of the Mongall Tartars.
The Mongalls are a numerous people, and occupy a large extent of country, from this place to the Kallgan, which ſignifies the everlaſting Wall, or the great wall of China. From this wall they ſtretch themſelves northward as far as the river Amoor; and from the Amoor...[1767, Annual register, or a view of the history and politics and literature for the year, page 38, column 2
- Synonyms:
- Grand Lama, Great Lama
- Of the Mongall Tartars.
Forms of Dali Lama
| plural | Dali Lamas |
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Questions about Dali Lama
- What is Dali Lama the nonstandard form of?
- Dali Lama is the nonstandard form of Dalai Lama.
- How do you pronounce Dali Lama?
- Dali Lama is pronounced /ˈdɑːli ˈlɑːmə/.
Words near Dali Lama in the dictionary
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