Meaning & use
Swamy
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A variant spelling of 'swami,' a Hindu religious teacher or male ascetic, often used as a title of respect.
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Devotees gathered at the ashram to hear the swamy speak.
The temple was named after a revered swamy from the nineteenth century.
A note on using this word
'Swamy' and 'swami' both derive from the Sanskrit 'svamin,' meaning 'master' or 'lord'; the spelling varies across regional and transliteration traditions.
Words with a similar meaning
swamiguru
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