vihara

The word “vihara” has 3 syllables: vi-ha-ra

It's pronounced as /vɪˈhɑrə/


What is synonym and antonym for vihara?

In the thesaurus, “vihara” has 11 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for vihara along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vihara

  • abbey
  • ashram
  • cloister
  • convent
  • friary
  • hermitage
  • house
  • lamasery
  • monastery
  • nunnery
  • priory

Meanings of vihara

  • noun
    1. A Buddhistic monastery.

Example Sentences

  • The monks gathered at the vihara for evening prayers.
  • During our trip to Sri Lanka, we visited an ancient vihara carved into a cliffside.
  • The vihara served as both a place of worship and a residence for the monks.
  • Archaeologists discovered the ruins of a centuries-old vihara buried under layers of earth.
  • Pilgrims often travel long distances to meditate in a sacred vihara.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms or another words to vihara, such as: abbey, ashram, cloister, convent, friary, hermitage, house.

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