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Definition of mantra

mantra

/ˈmæn.trə/
man · tra
Plural:mantras
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Adjective:mantric
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mantra Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A statement, slogan, or guiding principle that is frequently repeated and serves as a characteristic formula or belief.

Example

"Putting the customer first has been the company's guiding mantra since its founding."

2

In Hinduism and Buddhism, a sacred word, syllable, or phrase repeated either aloud or silently to aid concentration during meditation and prayer.

Example

"The monks sat in quiet contemplation, softly chanting a traditional Sanskrit mantra."

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• Nearby Words

mantilla
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manu
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manual

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century directly from Sanskrit mantra, literally meaning 'an instrument of thought,' formed from the root man ('to think') and the instrumental suffix -tra.

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