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Definition of ashram

ashram

/ˈɑːʃ.rəm/
ash · ram
Plural:ashrams
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Adjective:ashramic
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1

A spiritual hermitage, monastery, or community retreat in Indian religions, where disciples gather under a guru for religious instruction, meditation, and yoga.

Example

"She spent three months living at an ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas to deepen her meditation practice."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit āśrama, meaning 'hermitage' or 'stage in the life of a Brahmin,' derived from the prefix ā- ('toward') and śrama ('toil, religious exertion, or austerity').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ashram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ashram
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