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Definition of nirvana

nirvana

/nɪrˈvɑːnə/
nir · va · na
Plural:nirvanas
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Adjective:nirvanic
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• noun

1

In Buddhism and Hinduism, a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the cycle of rebirth and karma.

Example

"The monks dedicated their lives to meditation and ethical living in the hope of eventually attaining nirvana."

2

An idyllic place or state characterized by complete peace, bliss, and freedom from worry or pain.

Example

"For an avid reader, a quiet cabin in the woods stocked with hundreds of books is pure nirvana."

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• Nearby Words

nipponanthemum
nippy
niqab
nirvana
nisei
nishinoshima
nisqually

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Sanskrit 'nirvāṇa', literally meaning 'a blowing out' or 'extinguishing' (as of a flame), referring to the extinguishing of worldly desires and the fires of passion.

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