kalon tripa
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - The chairman of the Kashag and essentially head of the Tibetan government-in-exile: The Kalon Tripa is the principal executive leader, serving as the chairman of the Kashag (the cabinet) and functioning as the head of the Tibetan administration based outside Tibet.
Usage
- The term is used as a formal title within the context of Tibetan political structures in exile.
- It refers to a specific elected political office.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Kalon Tripa addressed the assembly on matters of cultural preservation.
- Elections are held to choose the next Kalon Tripa.
Advanced Usage
- The role of the Kalon Tripa has evolved, with the title changing to in the early 21st century within the exile administration's constitutional framework.
Variants and Related Words
- Kashag (noun): The cabinet or council of ministers in the Tibetan government-in-exile, chaired by the Kalon Tripa.
- Sikyong (noun): The title meaning "political leader," which succeeded "Kalon Tripa" as the designation for the elected head of the Central Tibetan Administration.
Synonyms
- Political leader (of the Tibetan government-in-exile): A descriptive synonym for the role.
- Chairman of the Kashag: A direct synonym specifying the position within the cabinet.
Notes on Meaning
- This term carries significant political and cultural weight, referring specifically to the leadership of the Tibetan community in exile. It is not a generic term for a leader or chairman.
Noun
- the chairman of the Kashag and essentially head of the Tibetan government-in-exile