swami en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈswɑːmi/
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi स्वामी (svāmī), from Sanskrit स्वामिन् (svāmín).
Meanings
- (often, used as a title) A Hindu ascetic or religious teacher.
- (obsolete) A Hindu religious idol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swammy | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| swamis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| swamy | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| swamee | alternative, dated | lexicographic |