mahatma

/məˈhɑtmə/ noun C1

a title of respect used in India

Word Origin Mahatma literally means 'great soul' in Sanskrit, from mahā 'great' and ātman 'soul, breath.' It's famously associated with Gandhi, but the word itself is ancient. The same mahā root appears in maharaja and mahayana, and is cognate with Greek megas (as in mega). Ātman is a key concept in Hindu philosophy.

noun a title of respect used in India C1

Mahatma Gandhi was a leader who inspired millions.

(名词) 圣雄 【印度的一种尊称】

圣雄甘地是一位激励了数百万人的领袖。

(sustantivo) mahatma [un título de respeto usado en la India]

El Mahatma Gandhi fue un líder que inspiró a millones de personas.

(nom) titre honorifique indien, signifiant « grande âme », donné à une personne sage et vénérable

Le mahatma Gandhi était un dirigeant qui a inspiré des millions de personnes.

(Substantiv) Mahatma [ein ehrender Titel in Indien, der eine Person von großer Weisheit oder moralischer Autorität bezeichnet]

**Mahatma** Gandhi war ein Führer, der Millionen inspirierte.

(名詞) インドで使われる尊称

マハトマ・ガンジーは何百万人もの人々を鼓舞した指導者だった。

(substantivo) mahatma [um título de respeito usado na Índia]

Mahatma Gandhi foi um líder que inspirou milhões.

noun In India or Tibet, a person thought to have great knowledge and love of humanity. countable

Gandhi is often referred to as a mahatma for his profound wisdom and compassion.

(名词) 圣雄;伟人

甘地因其深邃的智慧和慈悲常被称为圣雄。

(sustantivo) mahatma; alma grande [En la India o el Tíbet, una persona considerada de gran conocimiento y amor por la humanidad.]

A Gandhi se le suele llamar mahatma por su profunda sabiduría y compasión.

(nom) mahatma; grand sage; sage [En Inde ou au Tibet, personne reconnue pour sa grande sagesse et son amour de l'humanité.]

Gandhi est souvent qualifié de **mahatma** pour sa profonde sagesse et sa compassion.

(Substantiv) Mahatma [In Indien oder Tibet eine Person, der große Weisheit und Liebe zur Menschheit zugeschrieben wird.]

Gandhi wird oft als **mahatma** bezeichnet wegen seiner tiefen Weisheit und Mitmenschlichkeit.

(名詞) インドやチベットで、深い知恵と人類への慈悲深い愛を持つと称えられる人物。

ガンジーはその深い知恵と慈悲からマハトマと呼ばれています。

(substantivo) mahatma [Na Índia ou no Tibete, uma pessoa considerada dotada de grande conhecimento e amor pela humanidade.]

Gandhi é frequentemente chamado de mahatma por sua profunda sabedoria e compaixão.

Word parts: mahā + ātman

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