akhara

/əkˈhɑːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of outdoor arena or grounds, typically used for wrestling or martial arts practice in India, particularly in the Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga traditions.

“The yogis trained on the akhara under the watchful eye of their guru.”

Synonyms

  • arena
  • grounds
  • training grounds

Antonyms

  • enclosed area
  • indoor space