Standard Lemma guide

lamaist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: L AA1 M AY0 IH0 S T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

One who believes in lamaism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(Buddhism) an adherent of Lamaism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: disciple, adherent

History

Etymology

From lama + -ist.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lamalainen — believer in lamaism