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sadhu

[ sah-doo ]

noun

, Hinduism.
  1. an ascetic holy man, especially a monk.


sadhu

/ ˈsɑːduː /

noun

  1. a Hindu wandering holy man
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadhu1

First recorded in 1835–45, sadhu is from the Sanskrit word sādhu good, a holy man
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadhu1

Sanskrit, from sādhu good
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Example Sentences

He was a member of the Sadhu sect, a "candidate for Saintship," to use the expression of one of our party.

Our cries of distress were answered by the sudden appearance of the mysterious Sadhu with his cow.

We remembered that it was reported this proud friend of ours also belonged to the Sadhu sect.

When her parents informed my mistress of their resolution, she replied, "Sadhu-it is well!"

I noticed a sadhu of noble countenance standing just outside the compound of the pundit's house.

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