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TANTRIC

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to Tantrism

Example:

Tantric rituals

Synonyms:

Tantric; Tantrik

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Tantrism (doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet)

Derivation:

Tantrism (doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet)

Tantrism (movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism)

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