Definition

A place where lamas, who are Buddhist monks, live and practice their religion.

Example

The travelers visited a lamasery nestled in the mountains, where they learned about Buddhist traditions.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a lamasery?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really peaceful places.

I went to one on my trip last year, and it was amazing.

That sounds incredible! I'd love to experience that serenity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lamasery is formed from 'lama' (from Tibetan 'lama', meaning a spiritual teacher or guru) and '-sery' (from Latin 'seria', meaning a place or collection). The word refers to a place where lamas, or spiritual teachers, reside and teach.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lama' as a spiritual teacher and '-sery' as a place, so a lamasery is a place where spiritual teachers gather.

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