acharya

British  

/ aˈtʃærɪə /

noun

1. Hinduism a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide

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Etymology

Origin of acharya

from Sanskrit, literally: teacher

Example Sentences

Srimoyee Acharya is an Altadena-based artist whose work features whimsical designs showcasing nature, backyard wildlife, and pets.

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Her federal research grant had just been terminated, according to a reporter for the Washington Post, who wondered if Acharya had any comment.

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The National Institutes of Health, which awarded the grant and regularly reviewed Acharya’s performance, had been pleased with all she’d accomplished.

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Acharya’s research had nothing to do with any of that.

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Acharya can’t be entirely sure, but there’s no evidence an actual human being, much less any sort of expert on vaccines or shingles, reviewed her grant proposal or assessed her work.

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