Synonyms for mahatma
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : muh-haht-muh, -hat- |
| Phonetic Transcription : məˈhɑt mə, -ˈhæt- |
Top 10 synonyms for mahatma Other synonyms for the word mahatma
- big cheese
- big deal
- big gun
- big name
- big shot
- big stuff
- celeb
- cynosure
- famous person
- guide
- guru
- heavyweight
- hotshot
- immortal
- intellect
- intellectual
- learned person
- lion
- magnate
- mahatma
- major leaguer
- master
- mentor
- name
- notable
- philosopher
- pundit
- savant
- somebody
- teacher
- the cheese
- thinker
- VIP
- wise man/woman
- worthy
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for mahatma
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