Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lamaism was in 1817

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“Lamaism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lamaism. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

: the Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia having a ruling body of monks organized into ranks

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