marga
Marga (noun) means a path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment. Example: “Followers describe the eightfold marga as the route out of suffering.”
How to use marga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed in discussions of Indian philosophy and classical arts for a "path" — literal or spiritual.
Word forms
margas plural, margas plural
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Followers describe the eightfold _____ as the route out of suffering.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit मार्ग (mārga, "path"), a doublet of marg.
Rhymes for marga
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What does “marga” mean?
The word “marga” means a path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment. In plain terms, used in discussions of Indian philosophy and classical arts for a "path" — literal or spiritual.
How do you pronounce “marga”?
“Marga” is pronounced MAH-guh (/ˈmɑːɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “marga” in a sentence?
Here is “marga” used in a sentence: “Followers describe the eightfold marga as the route out of suffering.”
What part of speech is “marga”?
“Marga” is a noun.
Where does the word “marga” come from?
The word “marga” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit मार्ग (mārga, "path"), a doublet of marg.
How many meanings does “marga” have?
“Marga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment.
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