Definitions

1. noun

A Komi is a member of an indigenous people who live primarily in the Perm Krai, Kirov Oblast, and other parts of Russia.

“The Komi people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of folk music.”

2. noun

In the context of board game playing, a komi is a scoring advantage granted to the player who goes second in a game.

“The komi in Go allows the second player to gain a slight advantage over the first player.”

3. noun

In Zen Buddhism, a komi is a type of meditation or a mental state.

“The Zen master guided his student through various states of komi to achieve spiritual enlightenment.”