Grand Lama

American  

noun

1. the chief monk and ruler of Tibet: called the Dalai Lama since the middle of the 17th century.

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Grand Lama British  

noun

1. either of two high priests of Lamaism, the Dalai Lama or the Panchen Lama

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Etymology

Origin of Grand Lama

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Grand Lama

This was the Grand Lama himself, famed politico-religious absolute primate of Buddha.

From Time Magazine Archive

The diabolical concert over, the Grand Lama opened the Book of Exorcisms, which he rested on his knees. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Evariste Regis Huc

We have been there often to deliver messages from Fong Wa to the Grand Lama.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Harry Hervey

Even more, he was like the Grand Lama, almost an object of worship.

From From Egypt to Japan by Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Field

Besides this superior, there is always another Grand Lama, who is selected from the members of the royal family. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Evariste Regis Huc