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stupa

/ˈstuː.pə/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈstuː.pə/

A dome-shaped structure that serves as a Buddhist shrine, often containing relics and used as a place of meditation.

  • 🇷🇺Куполообразное сооружение, служащее буддийским святилищем, часто содержащее реликвии и используемое как место для медитации.
  1. Buddhist shrine B2 formal

    A dome-shaped structure that serves as a Buddhist monument, often containing relics or sacred objects.

    • The ancient stupa was built over 2,000 years ago.
    • Pilgrims walk clockwise around the stupa as a form of meditation.
    • The golden stupa gleamed in the afternoon sunlight.

    🇷🇺Ступа

    Synonyms: tope

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