noun
sadhu
SAH-doo
noun
1
A Hindu ascetic or holy man who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual practice.
"The sadhu sat in meditation by the river for hours."
How to Use Sadhu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hindu holy man who has given up ordinary life for spiritual devotion.
Word Forms
sadhus plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit sādhu, meaning "good" or "holy man."