MANTRA


Meaning of MANTRA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mæntrə ]

( mantras)

1.

A mantra is a word or phrase repeated by Buddhists and Hindus when they meditate, or to help them feel calm.

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2.

You can use mantra to refer to a statement or a principle that people repeat very often because they think it is true, especially when you think that it not true or is only part of the truth.

Listening to customers is now part of the mantra of new management in public services.

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