Antonyms for mahatma

Grammar : Noun

Spell : muh-haht-muh, -hat-

Phonetic Transcription : məˈhɑt mə, -ˈhæt-

Definition of mahatma

Origin : 1884, literally "great-souled," from Sanskrit mahatman, from maha "great," from PIE root *meg- "great" (see magnate) + atman, "soul, principle of life," properly "breath" (see atman). In esoteric Buddhism, "a person of supernatural powers." In common use, as a title, a mark of love and respect. Said to have been applied to Gandhi (1869-1948) in 1915 by poet Rabrindranath Tagore.

As in sage : noun wise person
As in celebrity : noun dignitary

Example sentences :

But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

For aught I know Jorsen may be a Mahatma, but he does not in the least look the part.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

It is only poor things such as you and I, Mahatma, which must suffer.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

But whether he is what is called a Mahatma I am sure I do not know.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

Now, Mahatma, you will understand what a bloodthirsty brute he is.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

This is what Mahatma teaches us and this is the message of all India.
Extract from : « Chitta Ranjan » by Sukumar Ranjan Das

It was just for these qualities that I chose him as my Mahatma.
Extract from : « The Affable Stranger » by Peter McArthur

Before leaving home I had a conference with my own private Mahatma.
Extract from : « The Affable Stranger » by Peter McArthur

It is for this blunder that Mahatma Gandhi has started this non-co-operation.
Extract from : « India for Indians » by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das

And few months passed that Mahatma Gandhi was convinced that I was right.
Extract from : « India for Indians » by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das

Synonyms for mahatma

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