lamaA spiritual teacher in Buddhism, especially in Tibeten Buddhism.
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A guru or spiritual teacher in Buddhism."The lama plays a crucial role in Kim's spiritual journey."
sahibA term of address or title for a man of high status or foreign origin in South Asia.
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A polite title or form of address for a man, especially one of social status or foreign origin."Being addressed as 'sahib' marks Kim's shift from local boy to a person of importance."
spiesRefer to secret agents who gather information about a person or organization.
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A person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor."Kim is trained by the British government to be one of their spies."
empireAn extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch or ruling power.
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An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority."Kim explores the vast and diverse lands of the British Empire."
identityWho or what someone or something is.
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The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is."Kim grapples with his identity throughout the book."