mantra
man·tra
noun \ˈmän-trə also ˈman- or ˈmən-\Definition of MANTRA
: a mystical formula of invocation or incantation (as in Hinduism); also : watchword 2
— man·tric \-trik\ adjective
See Examples of MANTRA
- a businessman whose mantra is “bigger is better”
Origin of MANTRA
Sanskrit, sacred counsel, formula, from manyate he thinks; akin to Latin mens mind — more at mind
First Known Use: 1795
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