mantras

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(especially in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound that is believed to have a special spiritual power:

A personal mantra is sometimes repeated as an aid to meditation or prayer.

a word or phrase that is often repeated and expresses a particular strong belief:

The British fans chanted that familiar football mantra: "Here we go, here we go, here we go..."

a word or sound that is repeated as a prayer

A mantra is also any word or expression used repeatedly:

"Moderate" is the new Republican mantra, he said.

a word or phrase that is often repeated and that expresses something that people believe in:

"Think global, act local" is a powerful mantra for the 21st century.