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An adherent of Lamaism (Tibetan Buddhism)
Answer for the clue "An adherent of Lamaism (Tibetan Buddhism) ", 7 letters:
lamaist
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Word definitions for lamaist in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lamaist \La"ma*ist\, Lamaite \La"ma*ite\n. One who believes in Lamaism.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. One who believes in lamaism. n. One who believes in lamaism.
Usage examples of lamaist.
On the south from Burma to Kashmir, where the political border joins India, Bhutan and Nepal, there are still populations speaking Tibetan and following one or other of the Lamaist sects.
Lamaist Buddhism enjoyed the patronage of the Manchu Court, and in Peking lamas seemed to think they possessed some kind of diplomatic immunity, and could get away with all manner of misbehaviour as a result.