1. The gesture or act of greeting someone with respect by pressing the palms together and bowing slightly.
Usage: Used in yoga, meditation, and cultural contexts

1. A respectful greeting or farewell used in South Asian cultures, often accompanied by a bow with palms pressed together.
Usage: From Sanskrit and Hindi; commonly used in India and among South Asian communities worldwide; Often spelled 'namaste' in English

Examples

• She greeted the yoga class with a warm namaskar.
• The teacher began the meditation session by saying namaskar to all the students.
• He performed a namaskar as a sign of respect when meeting the elder.
• Namaskar is a traditional way to say hello in Indian culture.
• The ceremony ended with everyone exchanging namaskars.
• She taught her children to greet guests with a namaskar.