What is another word for lamasery?

Pronunciation: [lˈame͡ɪsəɹɪ] (IPA)

A lamasery is a religious dwelling or monastery occupied by Lamas, or Buddhist monks. It is known to be a holy sanctuary where monks would meditate and practice their religion. Though not commonly used, there are some synonyms for the word lamasery. A few of them are cloister, convent, monastery, friary and priory. These words are often interchangeably used as a substitute for the word lamasery as they all denote a religious sanctuary. The word cloister is more commonly used to refer to the monastery of Christian monks. However, these words can all be effectively used to convey the same meaning as that of the lamasery.

What are the hypernyms for Lamasery?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Lamasery?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for lamasery (as nouns)

Usage examples for Lamasery

This was the monastery or lamasery we had come so far to see.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
We avoided the village, on whose outskirts the lamasery lay, and made straight for the valley.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
The Rinoong valley is cultivated for several miles up, and has amongst others the village and lamasery of Bah.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker

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