swami

noun — 2 senses

swami

noun

/ˈswɑːmi/

Etymology Borrowed from Hindi स्वामी (svāmī), from Sanskrit स्वामिन् (svāmín).

1

Often, Used as a title A Hindu ascetic or religious teacher.

2

Obsolete A Hindu religious idol.

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