Lhasa (Noun)
Meaning 1
A breed of terrier having a long heavy coat raised in Tibet as watchdogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city of Lhasa was once a mysterious and isolated place, hidden away in the Himalayas.
- Lhasa, the sacred city of Lamaism, was a major pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists.
- For centuries, Lhasa was known as the Forbidden City due to its inaccessibility and hostility to outsiders.
- The Potala Palace in Lhasa was the former residence of the Dalai Lama and a symbol of Tibetan culture.
- In the 20th century, Lhasa began to open up to the outside world, revealing its rich history and traditions.