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Meaning of "Kama" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KAMA

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KAMA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KAMA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kama is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KAMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kama

Kāma means desire, wish, longing in Indian literature. Kāma often connotes sexual desire and longing in contemporary literature, but the concept more broadly refers to any desire, wish, passion, longing, pleasure of the senses, the aesthetic enjoyment of life, affection, or love, with or without sexual connotations. Kāma is one of the four goals of human life in Hindu traditions. It is considered an essential and healthy goal of human life when pursued without sacrificing the other three goals: Dharma, Artha and Moksha. Together, these four aims of life are called Puruṣārtha.

Definition of Kama in the English dictionary

The definition of Kama in the dictionary is a river in central Russia, rising in the Ural Mountains and flowing to the River Volga, of which it is the largest tributary. Length: 2030 km.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KAMA

Kaluga
kalumpit
Kama Sutra
kamaaina
kamacite
kamahi
Kamakura
kamala
Kamchatka
Kamchatkan
kame
kameez
kamelaukion
Kamensk-Uralski
Kamerad
Kamerlingh-Onnes
Kamerun
Kamet

WORDS THAT END LIKE KAMA

agama
Alabama
cama
Dalai Lama
drama
Gama
grama
Hama
jicama
lama
llama
mama
Nama
Obama
Panama
panorama
Rama
sama
ulama
Yokohama

Synonyms and antonyms of Kama in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kama» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KAMA

Find out the translation of Kama to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Kama from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Kama» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卡马
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kama
570 millions of speakers

English

Kama
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कामदेव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кама
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kama
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কামদেব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kama
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kama
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーマ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한국 자동차 공업 협회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Kama
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காம
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कामा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kama
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кама
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kama
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Kama
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kama
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kama
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kama
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Kama

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KAMA»

The term «Kama» is very widely used and occupies the 17.246 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KAMA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Kama» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Kama» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Kama

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KAMA»

Discover the use of Kama in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kama and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kama Pootra: 52 Mind-blowing Ways to Poop
52 Mind-Blowing Ways to Poop The only known translation of an ancient manual instructing readers in the art of enlightened bathroom experience, the Kama Pootra offers a thrilling rediscovery of the tiled path to porcelain nirvana.
Daniel Cole Young, 2010
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The Complete Illustrated Kama Sutra
A fully illustrated Kama Sutra from the extraordinary and rare art collection of Lance Dane • The first complete translation to illustrate all 64 sexual postures described in the Kama Sutra • Includes 269 rare images • Composed by one ...
Lance Dane, 2003
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Kama Sutra Of Vatsyayana (Illustrated)
Written about 1600 years ago, this work has stood the test of centuries, and can best be summarized in the following words: ‘So long as lips shall kiss, and eyes shall see So long lives This, and This gives life to Thee’
Translated By Sir Richard Burton & F.F. Arbuthonot, 1963
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Kama Sutra: Including the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love
Two thousand years after the Kama Sutra was written, Chopra reveals how this surprisingly modern book can be read as an inspirational spiritual text that can help to elevate the erotic experience to new levels of spiritual ecstasy.
Deepak Chopra, 2006
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Kama Sutra
Tracey Cox. g t n ‚ß nu n m Im a .._.u.. m m a ‚m e take the plunge WHY VATSYAYANA WAS A CLOSET FEMINIST AND. EXPERT 150-187.
Tracey Cox, 2007
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Kama Sutra
Considered one of the most sensual books ever written in any language, the Kama Sutra is the legendary and explicit guide to sexual pleasure that has been used for hundreds of years by lovers around the world to enhance their sexual lives ...
Vatsyayana, 2012
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Chinese Kama Sutra
These texts are among the earliest treatises on the topic known to humanity, and are the only ones known to address the fundamental role of sexuality in promoting health and healing.
Eric Serejski, 2007
8
Kama Sutra for 21st Century Lovers
Anne Hooper. 28-103 Kama Sutra.
Anne Hooper, 2007
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: The Classic Burton Translation
Explicit and fascinating, this immortal book for lovers features methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union, offering a wellspring of erotic knowledge and inspiration.
Vatsyayana, 2006
10
Kama vs Yama
Jayshree loves doing homework!
DEVDUTT PATTANAIK, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KAMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kama is used in the context of the following news items.
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Filmmakers ask: If Censor board doesn't mind our films, why should …
... power are banned in the villages, the films that run housefull in these areas come with titles like Hot Teri Deewangi, Kama Sutra, Kama Kala. «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Joe Agony Uncle Matt Berry on life's greatest problems... | JOE.co.uk
We're usually too busy talking about bands, ghosts or the Kama Sutra. I don't know what to say to you Stuart, tell her they only sell smart cars to smart fellas? «JOE.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Strikers not paid because no one expected them to win - The Standard
Camera zimeenda, tumebaki hapa kama watoto yatima, ako wapi?” (Where is CS Hassan Wario now? Here we are stranded like orphans) she ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
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Cabu Gah Diaries: My Near-Death Experience #Kukachora | Ghafla …
Ukiendelea tu kvuta bangi kama chimney hiyo ni shida yako. Usiseme sikukwambia. Align yourself with the right people and be different. «Ghafla!Kenya, Jul 15»
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Most Kissing Is Non-Sexual, Killjoy Researchers Discover - The …
From ancient Rome to the Kama Sutra, kissing is described as variously sensual, romantic, and explicitly sexual. “Give me a thousand kisses/ a ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
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George Clooney And Wife Amal Alamuddin Are Incredible Dinner …
Forget the Kama Sutra, that's all you need to know, be domestic!" Lette is also a fan of Amal. "She's wonderful, she's the most intelligent, ... «Design & Trend, Jul 15»
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know what you're in for with illustrated condom packages by cloakwork
last, but certainly not least, is 'bad robot'. durex's performax is catered to those who prefer vastly prolonged sexy time. it's like kama sutra, ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
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Maui Crime Log July 5–11: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts | Maui Now
Sunday, July 5, 3:55 p.m.: South Kīhei Road, Kīhei, Maui Kama'ole. Burglary residential, unlawful entry. Monday, July 6, 5:50 a.m.: Mahalani ... «Maui Now, Jul 15»
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Music teacher jailed for having sexual relationship with 17-year-old …
Kama Melly, defending, said the most serious offence took place just two weeks before the lads 18th birthday. She described her client as “a ... «Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express, Jul 15»
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Florida high school sports | Tre' McKitty becomes second Crusader …
... Chamberlain's Jenna Brownell, Canterbury's Kama Woodall, and Palm Harbor University's Logyn Lilley. June 11, 2015, MONICA HERNDON ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»

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