noun
mahatma
Mahatma (noun) means a title of deep respect given in India to someone regarded as having great wisdom and love for humanity. Example: “Mahatma Gandhi's title reflected the reverence people felt for his character.”
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A title of deep respect given in India to someone regarded as having great wisdom and love for humanity.
"Mahatma Gandhi's title reflected the reverence people felt for his character."
"Certain cults and individuals from the West look towards Tibet as the abode of mysterious Mahatmas and "Masters", and the home of the Great White Brotherhood."
— Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art (1936)
How to use mahatma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn honorary title meaning "great soul", given to a person seen as wise and deeply compassionate.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit mahatma, literally "great soul".
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What does “mahatma” mean?
The word “mahatma” means a title of deep respect given in India to someone regarded as having great wisdom and love for humanity. In plain terms, an honorary title meaning "great soul", given to a person seen as wise and deeply compassionate.
How do you use “mahatma” in a sentence?
Here is “mahatma” used in a sentence: “Mahatma Gandhi's title reflected the reverence people felt for his character.”
What part of speech is “mahatma”?
“Mahatma” is a noun.
Where does the word “mahatma” come from?
The word “mahatma” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit mahatma, literally "great soul".
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