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lama Synonyms
Another word for lama
Choosing another word for lama depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An honorific title given to a spiritual leader, master teacher, or senior monk in Tibetan Buddhism.
Usage Example
"The visiting guru delivered a profound lecture on mindfulness and compassion at the monastery."
Strong
guru
Weak
monk
• noun (Context 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.
Strongest
llama
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lama. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lama