mahatma

noun

Definition of mahatmanext
as in yogi

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  1. yogi
  2. swami
  3. guru
  4. pandit
  5. rabbi
  6. intellectual
  7. intellect
Noun
  • For us, Shiva is the Adiyogi – the first yogi, and the Adiguru – the first guru.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, here is everything to know about the social worker, yogi, and former makeup artist who brought Meghan Markle into the world.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Definition of yogi
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  • Play the damn game without worrying about all that swami stuff.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Several sequels followed, including one called Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff, in which Karloff plays a hypnotist swami from the Orient.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Definition of swami
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  • And Lewis’ combine measurables have always been a major red flag for another local QB guru, Warren McCarty of Warrior Football.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Another impending free agent, the pitching guru oversaw one of baseball’s best rotations and that aforementioned surprisingly successful bullpen.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of guru
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  • Her grandmother isn’t a pandit – in India, as well as in Indian diaspora communities, that’s been a domain that is largely populated by men, with cultural mores at play.
    — Deepti Hajela, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Her father worked as a pandit -- or Hindu priest -- at a temple, and visited homes to perform rituals.
    — Vedika Sud, Esha Mitra and Julia Hollingsworth, CNN, 11 June 2021
Definition of pandit
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  • Joanne is also taking an Intro to Judaism class (taught by Sarah Silverman’s Rabbi Eden) to get a better handle on Noah’s work as a rabbi.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Following his opera career, Schachtel’s father became a cantor and married a granddaughter of Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, a rabbi of Grodno, after whom the seminary of Yeshiva University is named.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • The public intellectual of the future won’t be wearing tweed or a button-down collar—the new uniform involves a coach’s headset, or the pancake makeup from the greenroom of some sports network.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The initial wave of departures was made up of African American intellectuals, church leaders and merchants.
    — Karen Masterson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Noun
  • Up until 1950, Señorita Rio uses her expert marksmanship, fencing skills, and keen intellect to fight Axis powers across South America.
    — Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Tony has led at the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, forward-looking ideas.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellect
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