bhagat
Bhagat (noun) means a devout or holy figure in Sikh or Hindu tradition. Example: “The temple was named after a revered local bhagat.”
How to use bhagat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term of respect for a devout spiritual figure or saint in Sikh and Hindu traditions.
Word forms
- Plural
- bhagats
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Etymology
Borrowed from Punjabi bhagat, ultimately from the Sanskrit word behind "bhakta" ("devotee").
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