Dalai Lama

noun

Da·​lai La·​ma ˌdä-lī-ˈlä-mə 

ˌdä-lā-, 

ˌda-

: the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism

Examples of Dalai Lama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The birthday celebration of Dalai Lama is held every year in Nepal, but within the boundaries of monasteries or schools and police keep a close watch. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Cheogyal recounted his story to CNN from that city, which has been the center of the Tibetan cause since the 14th Dalai Lama fled his home and established a government-in-exile there more than six decades ago. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

In 1642, the fifth Dalai Lama first unified Tibet by yoking the strength of Mongol forces, who razed the monasteries of rival sects, killing thousands. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mongolian dalai ocean

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Dalai Lama

• katayama
• melodrama
• psychodrama
• agama
• bahama
• pajama
• ulama
• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama

Biographical Definition

Dalai Lama

biographical name

Da·​lai La·​ma ˈdä-ˌlī-ˈlä-mə 

1935–     Tenzin Gyatso Tibetan religious and political leader