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swami
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swa·mi  (swäm)
n. pl. swa·mis
1. Hinduism A religious teacher.
2. A mystic; a yogi.
3. Used as a form of address for such a person.

[Hindi svm, master, swami, from Sanskrit, being one's own master, possessing proprietary rights; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots.]

swami [swah-mee]
Noun
a Hindu religious teacher [Hindi svāmī]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.swamiswami - a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect
Hindoo, Hindu - a person who adheres to Hinduism


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