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mitra

Mitra (noun) means a person who has taken an initial step toward becoming a practicing Buddhist within a community. Example: “He became a mitra after attending meditation classes for a year.”

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A person who has taken an initial step toward becoming a practicing Buddhist within a community.
"He became a mitra after attending meditation classes for a year."

How to use mitra

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone in the early stages of formally joining a Buddhist community.

Word forms

mitras plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit mitra, meaning "friend."

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mitra” mean?

The word “mitra” means a person who has taken an initial step toward becoming a practicing Buddhist within a community. In plain terms, someone in the early stages of formally joining a Buddhist community.

How do you use “mitra” in a sentence?

Here is “mitra” used in a sentence: “He became a mitra after attending meditation classes for a year.”

What part of speech is “mitra”?

“Mitra” is a noun.

Where does the word “mitra” come from?

The word “mitra” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit mitra, meaning "friend.".

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