Lassa (Noun)
Meaning
The sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Lassa was once a major center of Tibetan trade and commerce, attracting merchants from all over the region.
- The city of Lassa was the seat of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
- Lassa was a place of great spiritual significance, with numerous monasteries and temples dedicated to the practice of Lamaism.
- For centuries, Lassa remained a mysterious and inaccessible place, earning its nickname as the Forbidden City.
- The city of Lassa was eventually opened to outsiders, revealing its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture to the world.