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Definition of chakra

chakra

/ˈtʃɑːkrə/
cha · kra
Plural:chakras
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Adjective:chakric
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• noun

1

In Indian spiritual traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as in yoga and meditation practices, any of the focal points of subtle spiritual and physiological energy believed to be aligned along the spine within the human body.

Example

"The yoga instructor guided the class through breathing exercises designed to balance the heart chakra."

2

A flat, circular throwing weapon with a sharpened outer edge, historically used in India and featured in Hindu iconography as an emblem of the god Vishnu; also called a chakram.

Example

"Ancient stone carvings on the temple walls depict the deity holding a spinning chakra in his upper right hand."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit 'cakra', meaning 'wheel' or 'circle', which is cognate with Ancient Greek 'kyklos' (the source of English 'cycle') and Old English 'hweol' ('wheel').

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