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mahatma

[muh-haht-muh, -hat-] / məˈhɑt mə, -ˈhæt- /




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It centers around a towering bronze statue of Indian independence leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, also known as the mahatma or “great soul.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 23, 2019

Certain subjects, like Gandhi, who is often referred to as mahatma, or great soul, are particularly guarded.

From New York Times Mar. 31, 2011

He feels he has captured some of that spirit in his depictions of the mahatma.

From New York Times Jan. 28, 2011

Since a penchant for public confession is one of the most essential items of equipment for a would-be mahatma, Dalmia concentrated on owning up past misdeeds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ushas used a stronger expression here, but out of consideration for my old mahatma friends, I suppress it. p.

From Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches by Oliphant, Laurence




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