Repeated words or phrases rhythmically, often in a group or for a spiritual purpose.
From Old French 'chanter' meaning to sing, derived from Latin 'cantare'. The word has been used since the Middle Ages for rhythmic singing, especially in religious contexts.
Chanting has been used in every culture's spiritual traditions—from Gregorian chants in Christian churches to Buddhist mantras to sports fans—because our brains are wired to find rhythm and repetition deeply powerful and memory-forming.
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