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Definition of lama

lama

/ˈlɑː.mə/
la · ma
Plural:lamas
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Adjective:lamaistic
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• noun

1

An honorific title given to a spiritual leader, master teacher, or senior monk in Tibetan Buddhism.

Example

"The visiting lama delivered a profound lecture on mindfulness and compassion at the monastery."

2

A mammal of the taxonomic genus Lama (family Camelidae), native to the Andes mountains of South America and encompassing the domesticated llama and the wild guanaco; also, an archaic variant spelling of llama.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'lama' (a Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher, spelled with one 'l') with its homophone 'llama' (a domesticated South American camelid, spelled with two 'l's).

• Rhymes for lama

• Nearby Words

laksa
laksforsen
lam
lama
lamb
lamb's lettuce
lambaste

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century via French from Tibetan 'bla-ma', meaning 'chief' or 'high priest', where the initial 'b' is silent.

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