Lhasa

geographical name

Lha·​sa ˈlä-sə How to pronounce Lhasa (audio)
ˈla-
city and capital of Tibet, southwestern China population 199,000

Note: Lhasa is on the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River that is 200 miles (320 kilometers) long.

Dictionary Entries Near Lhasa

Cite this Entry

“Lhasa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lhasa. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on Lhasa

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!