Definition of swami
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Origin and Etymology of swami
Hindi svāmī, from Sanskrit svāmin owner, lord, from sva one's own — more at suicide
First Known Use: 1895
SWAMI Defined for English Language Learners
swami
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Definition of swami for English Language Learners
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: a Hindu priest or religious teacher
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