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swami

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈswɑːmi/

KK: /ˈswɑːmi/

noun
Definition

A religious teacher or mystic in Hinduism, often regarded as a spiritual leader or guide.


Example

The swami shared his wisdom with the followers during the meditation session.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever met a swami before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really wise people.
Sloth A
Yeah, they often have interesting insights about life.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating! I'd love to chat with a swami someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
guru
sage
master
Antonyms
disciple
follower
novice
Root Explanation

Swami originates from the Sanskrit word 'svāmī' (meaning lord or master). It is used in Hinduism to denote a spiritual teacher or guru, often one who has attained a high level of spiritual knowledge and authority.

Memory Tip

Think of 'svāmī' meaning lord or master, which helps you remember that a swami is a spiritual teacher or master in Hinduism.

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