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

1. the chairman of the Kashag and essentially head of the Tibetan government-in-exile