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mantra

/ˈmæn.tɹə/
noun
  1. The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.

    Similar: incantation, intonation, recitation

  2. (originally Hinduism) A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation.

  3. (by extension) A slogan or phrase often repeated.

    Similar: catchphrase, phrase, saying, slogan

Synonymscatchphrase, phrase, saying, slogan, incantation, intonation

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