Meanings
nountantrism (uncountable)
- uncountabletantric beliefs and practices generally
Synonyms & antonyms
noundoctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
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French tantrisme
- tantrismeTantric beliefs and practices
German Tantrismus
- TantrismusTantric beliefs and practices
Polish tantryzm
- tantryzmTantric beliefs and practices
Romanian tantrism
- tantrismTantric beliefs and practices
Russian тантризм
- тантризм (tantrizm)Tantric beliefs and practices
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APA
tantrism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tantrism
MLA
“tantrism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tantrism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tantrism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tantrism.
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