sāmānya mf(ā)n. equal, alike, similar MBh. Śak

• shared by others, joint, common to (instr with and without saha, or comp.) Yājñ. MBh. Suśr. &c

• whole, entire, universal, general, generic, not specific (opp. to vaiśeṣika) Suśr. VarBṛS

• common, common-place, vulgar, ordinary, insignificant, low MBh. Kāv. &c

• (am), n. equality, similarity, identity MBh. Suśr. &c

• equilibrium, normal state or condition Nīlak

• universality, totality, generality, general or fundamental notion, common or generic property (ibc., instr., or abl., 'in general', as opp. to viśeṣa-tas, 'in particular') Kaṇ. Jaim. Sarvad

• public affairs or business W

• (in rhet.) the connection of different objects by common properties Kpr. Kuval

• (ā), f. a common female, prostitute L

• (am), ind. after the same manner as, like (comp.) Kālid

• jointly, in general, in common Mn. vii, 56