Sangha

American  

[suhng-guh] / ˈsʌŋ gə /

noun

1. a community of Buddhist monks.

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Sangha British  

/ ˈsɑnˌɡə /

noun

1. 1. the Buddhist community

   2. (in Theravada Buddhism) the monastic order

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Etymology

Origin of Sangha

First recorded in 1855–60, Sangha is from the Sanskrit word saṅgha

Example Sentences

Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor, who was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his luxury Los Angeles home in 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Sangha sobbed as relatives of Perry addressed the court, before the judge announced her sentence.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“The public narrative that has emerged could not be further from the woman I know,” wrote one friend, who described Sangha as having a strong moral compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They accused Sangha of trying to “rewrite history” to paint herself as the victim and said she had not demonstrated remorse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

To the traditional greeting of the Dogon, Amadiju� added hopefully, "Welcome to the villages of Sangha."

From Black Man's Burden by Reynolds, Mack