Mahayana
from sanskerta
Verified
Standard
noun
agama
Proper Name
From sanskerta
Definition
One of the two main branches of Buddhism.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'mahāyāna', meaning 'great vehicle'. This term entered the Indonesian religious lexicon through the spread of Buddhism during the era of Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms in the archipelago to denote a major branch of the faith.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name