shanti
Americannoun
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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