sramana
English
Alternative forms
- sraman, Sramana
- śramaṇa, Śramaṇa, śramana, Śramana
- shraman, shramana, Shramana
Etymology
A misannotated form of Sanskrit श्रमण (śramaṇa). Doublet of samana and shaman in some contexts.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɹəˌmɑːnə/, /ʃɹəˌmɑːnə/
Noun
sramana (plural sramanas)
- (Religion, inexact, sometimes proscribed) Synonym of samana, an Indian ascetic, particularly in Hindu and Jain contexts.
Anagrams
- Amanars