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marga

MAH-guh

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.”

noun
1
A path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment.
"Followers describe the eightfold marga as the route out of suffering."
2
The body of established, classical forms in music or dance, as distinct from modern regional styles.
"The dancer trained strictly in the marga tradition before experimenting with new styles."

How to use marga

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

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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