sadhu

[ sah-doo ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. an ascetic holy man, especially a monk.

sadhu

/ ˈsɑːduː /

noun

1. a Hindu wandering holy man

Word History and Origins

Origin of sadhu¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sadhu¹

Sanskrit, from sādhu good

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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