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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

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