swami

American

[swah-mee] / ˈswɑ mi /

Or swamy

noun

plural

swamies

an honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher.
a person resembling a swami, especially in authority, critical judgment, etc.; pundit.

The swamis are saying the stock market is due for a drop.

swami British

/ ˈswɑːmɪ /

noun

(in India) a title of respect for a Hindu saint or religious teacher

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Etymology

Origin of swami

1765–75; < Sanskrit svāmī, nominative singular of svāmin master, owner

Example Sentences

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Yogananda was the first Indian swami to make America his home.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2020

He ended up going to see a Hindu swami called Mrs Stone.

From The Guardian • Feb. 11, 2020

A noted swami in India, who happened to be a mutual friend, had tipped off Ika to Farwell’s work on P300s.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2017

Before the surfing swami set up shop, Mulki was a nondescript coastal town known more for its annual water buffalo race and spirit-dance rituals.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2016

While roaming last year in the northern Himalayas near Badrinarayan," the swami continued, "I lost my way.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

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