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lohan

lohan

38 9.9
A respected Buddhist who has reached nirvana
  • noun
  • /loʊˈhɑn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arhat
  • In Buddhist tradition, a lohan is someone who has reached enlightenment and is highly respected.

Examples

  • According to Buddhist beliefs, a lohan has attained nirvana and no longer experiences suffering.

  • The monk spoke about the qualities of a true lohan during the meditation session.

  • Who's the Lohan who decided to make her own rules?

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  • And even though the reviewer said that Lohan "tried her best," she also added:

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  • But when the news was brought up, Lohan said she "hadn't heard."

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  • For example, Lohan said there was a time when she doubted that acting was for her.

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  • I had no idea Michael Lohan was a drug interventionist.

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  • I hate to disagree, but Lohan does not have the talent of Jennifer Lawrence.

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  • I think that's why they chose Lohan in the first place.

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  • Using the Lindsay Lohan example, let's rate some real and imagined events.

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Synonyms

Arhat
vslohan
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A person in Buddhism who has reached nirvana and is free from rebirth

presents the person mainly as respected and worthy of honor
arhant
vslohan
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who has ended the cycle of rebirth by reaching enlightenment in Buddhism

presents the person mainly as respected rather than stressing method or perfection

Surface Forms

lohan singular
lohans plural

Etymology

The word lohan comes from Chinese luohan, and that name comes from the Sanskrit arahant, meaning 'worthy one'. So, a lohan is a person who has reached nirvana and is respected like a 'saint'.