Hare Krishna

noun

Ha·​re Krish·​na ˈhär-ē-ˈkrish-nə How to pronounce Hare Krishna (audio)
ˈher-, 
ˈha-rē-
plural Hare Krishna or Hare Krishnas
: a member of a religious group dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Krishna

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Processions of awestruck people from all over the world—selfie-taking women in saris, chatty Mexican children, grinning Hare Krishna—marched along a paved path, heads craned upward toward the water. — Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 The Justice Department weighed in on his behalf, as did several religious organizations, including the Hare Krishna movement. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025 However, Harrison’s commitment to the Hare Krishna movement was beginning to strain their relationship by 1970. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 The first was a donation to Food for Life Global (now known as Food Yoga International and long associated with the Hare Krishna movement). — Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Hare Krishna

Word History

Etymology

from Hare Krishna, phrase in a chant, from Hindi hare Kṛṣṇa O Krishna!

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hare Krishna was in 1966

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“Hare Krishna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hare%20Krishna. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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