Meaning & use
Mahatma
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A title of respect given in India to a person regarded as having great wisdom or holiness.
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Villagers traveled for days to hear the mahatma speak.
The title 'mahatma' reflects deep reverence for the spiritual teacher's wisdom.
A note on using this word
From Sanskrit 'maha' (great) and 'atman' (soul); the title is most famously associated with Mohandas Gandhi, who was called Mahatma Gandhi.
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sageholy man
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