rishi

American  

[rish-ee] / ˈrɪʃ i /

noun

Hinduism.

1. an inspired sage or poet.

2. (initial capital letter) one of seven of these to whom the Vedas supposedly were revealed.

---

Etymology

Origin of rishi

First recorded in 1760–70, rishi is from the Sanskrit word ṛṣi

Example Sentences

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - who was chancellor during the pandemic - will give further evidence about his role during these hearings.

From BBC

Rishi Sunak, who was chancellor during the pandemic, told BBC 5 Live's Matt Chorley that both the government and scientists had been "operating in a highly uncertain environment".

From BBC

He went on to become the housing secretary under Boris Johnson and was a immigration minister under Rishi Sunak.

From BBC

When he joined forces with Rishi Sunak and Oliver Dowden to endorse Boris Johnson's 2019 leadership campaign it was a massive moment because it signalled that that was where the momentum of mainstream Conservative rising stars was flowing.

From BBC

Jenrick, 44, who stood against Badenoch for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 2024, served as immigration minister under former Conservative prime minister Rishi Sunak.

From Barron's