noun
ashram
Ashram (noun) means a retreat or community, often in a secluded setting, where people live under the guidance of a spiritual teacher. Example: “She spent a month at an ashram in southern India studying yoga and meditation.”
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A retreat or community, often in a secluded setting, where people live under the guidance of a spiritual teacher.
"She spent a month at an ashram in southern India studying yoga and meditation."
"The ashram welcomed visitors seeking a quiet place to reflect."
How to use ashram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place, usually in India, where people gather to live simply and practice meditation or yoga under a spiritual teacher.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ashrams
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit āśrama, a term for a hermitage or stage of spiritual life.
Frequently asked questions
What does “ashram” mean?
The word “ashram” means a retreat or community, often in a secluded setting, where people live under the guidance of a spiritual teacher. In plain terms, a place, usually in India, where people gather to live simply and practice meditation or yoga under a spiritual teacher.
How do you use “ashram” in a sentence?
Here is “ashram” used in a sentence: “She spent a month at an ashram in southern India studying yoga and meditation.”
What part of speech is “ashram”?
“Ashram” is a noun.
Where does the word “ashram” come from?
The word “ashram” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit āśrama, a term for a hermitage or stage of spiritual life.
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