Tibetan
noun
Ti·bet·an
tə-ˈbe-tᵊn 
1
: a member of the predominant people of Tibet and adjacent areas of Asia
also
: the Tibeto-Burman language of the Tibetan people
2
: a native inhabitant of Tibet
Tibetan
adjective
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Meanwhile, Hou cites the example of the young Tibetan MMA fighter Ze Wang, whose fighting prowess combined with bleach-blond hair and smoldering good looks is inspiring young fans to embrace Tibetan culture.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
The quake’s epicenter was located near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest cities and the traditional home of the Panchen Lama, the second most powerful figure in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The region is administered by Shigatse city, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism.
—Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Shigatse is home to the vast, centuries-old Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
The quake’s epicenter was located near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest cities and the traditional home of the Panchen Lama, the second most powerful figure in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The region is administered by Shigatse city, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism.
—Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Shigatse is home to the vast, centuries-old Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Tibetan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tibetan. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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Tibetan
noun
Ti·bet·an
tə-ˈbet-ᵊn
1
: a native inhabitant of Tibet
2
: the language of the Tibetan people
Tibetan
adjective
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