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nirvana (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /nɜːrˈvɑːnə/

A state of perfect peace and happiness, often associated with Buddhist enlightenment.

The monk meditated for hours, seeking to achieve nirvana.
For many, a peaceful vacation in nature represents their personal nirvana.
She found a sense of nirvana in her garden, away from the stresses of city life.

achieve nirvana (collocation): To reach a state of perfect peace and happiness. — "The goal of the spiritual practice is to achieve nirvana."
find nirvana (collocation): To discover or attain a state of perfect peace and happiness. — "He hoped to find nirvana during his silent retreat."
personal nirvana (collocation): An individual's ultimate state of peace and happiness. — "Her quiet reading nook was her personal nirvana."