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shanti

American  
[shahn-tee] / ˈʃɑn ti /
Or shantih

noun

Hinduism.

  1. peace.

Etymology

Origin of shanti

< Sanskrit śānti (nominative singular śāntiḥ )

Example Sentences

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In February 2020, he added chanting to his performances, a throaty “om, shanti, shanti, shanti,” an invocation for peace.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2021

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