swami

or swa·my

[ swah-mee ]

/ ˈswɑ mi /

noun, plural swa·mies.

an honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher.

a person resembling a swami, especially in authority, critical judgment, etc.; pundit: The swamis are saying the stock market is due for a drop.

Words nearby swami

swallow-tanager, swallowing reflex, swallowtail, swallowwort, swam, swami, swammerdam, swamp, swamp andromeda, swamp azalea, swamp boat

Origin of swami

1765–75; < Sanskrit svāmī, nominative singular of svāmin master, owner

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Examples from the Web for swami

While for some devotees there was no matter too trivial on which to consult him—“Swami Ji, should I cut my hair?”
The Fugitive Guru|Ben Crair|June 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
She just yelled at me and told me I had to go work things out with Swami Ji.
The Fugitive Guru|Ben Crair|June 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In April, I met in Manhattan with Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a JKP preacher who studied at Barsana Dham.
The Fugitive Guru|Ben Crair|June 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The leaders of this deputation had their backs covered with bruises, made by the bamboo of the Swami!
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky

Sure, the whole plant was buzzing about that foreign-looking Swami who had been seen coming in and out of my office.
Sense from Thought Divide|Mark Irvin Clifton
Reaching Benares, I proceeded immediately to the swami's residence.
Autobiography of a YOGI|Paramhansa Yogananda
The day before we had received a letter from Swami Dayanand, carried to us by a traveling Sannyasi.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
If the Swami were willing, she could provide a large and ready-made audience for him.
Sense from Thought Divide|Mark Irvin Clifton

British Dictionary definitions for swami

swami

/ (ˈswɑːmɪ) /

noun plural -mies or -mis

(in India) a title of respect for a Hindu saint or religious teacher

Word Origin for swami

C18: from Hindi svāmī, from Sanskrit svāmin master, from sva one's own

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swami

or swa·my

noun, plural swa·mies.

Words related to swami

Words nearby swami

Origin of swami

Examples from the Web for swami

British Dictionary definitions for swami

noun plural -mies or -mis

Word Origin for swami