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Definition of Hare Krishna
1. Noun. Worshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Group relationships: International Society For Krishna Consciousness, Iskcon
Generic synonyms: Hindoo, Hindu
Generic synonyms: Hindoo, Hindu
2. Noun. A religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of 'Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy.
Exact synonyms: International Society For Krishna Consciousness, Iskcon
Group relationships: Hindooism, Hinduism
Generic synonyms: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
Group relationships: Hindooism, Hinduism
Generic synonyms: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
3. Noun. A chant to the Hindu god Krishna.
Generic synonyms: Chant