Mahatma
noun
A respected person believed to be very wise or good, used mainly in India.
Mahatma Gandhi is known worldwide for his values of peace and non-violence.
Often appears as...
- mahatma gandhi
- be a mahatma
noun
A respected person believed to be very wise or good, used mainly in India.
Mahatma Gandhi is known worldwide for his values of peace and non-violence.
Often appears as...
- mahatma gandhi
- be a mahatma
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Honorific
Used as a title of honor in India, showing deep respect towards the person.
The villagers revered the old healer as Mahatma for his selfless service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Anyone
Refers to a person with high moral standards, not used for ordinary people.
He was called a mahatma because he dedicated his life to helping others.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Wisdom
Suggests the person has wisdom that comes from experience and understanding, not just knowledge.
In his village, the mahatma was often sought for advice on important matters.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Honorific
Used as a title of honor in India, showing deep respect towards the person.
The villagers revered the old healer as Mahatma for his selfless service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Anyone
Refers to a person with high moral standards, not used for ordinary people.
He was called a mahatma because he dedicated his life to helping others.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Wisdom
Suggests the person has wisdom that comes from experience and understanding, not just knowledge.
In his village, the mahatma was often sought for advice on important matters.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Honorific
Used as a title of honor in India, showing deep respect towards the person.
The villagers revered the old healer as Mahatma for his selfless service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Anyone
Refers to a person with high moral standards, not used for ordinary people.
He was called a mahatma because he dedicated his life to helping others.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Wisdom
Suggests the person has wisdom that comes from experience and understanding, not just knowledge.
In his village, the mahatma was often sought for advice on important matters.
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The Triumph and Tragedy...
when my stepmother was born much of south asia what is now india pakistan bangladesh and sri lanka was part of the british empire but through the first and second world wars a new generation of activists including mahatma gandhi and muhammad ali jinnah led an independence movement
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and historical context alike. Although his birthday is a day of celebration, it also marks a turbulent period in Indian history. In 1948, the leader of the Indian independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated.
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A civil response to...
Masiosare, the strange enemy, is here. Where is the soldier in each son? Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest civil fighters of all time, said,
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The Triumph and Tragedy...
when my stepmother was born much of south asia what is now india pakistan bangladesh and sri lanka was part of the british empire but through the first and second world wars a new generation of activists including mahatma gandhi and muhammad ali jinnah led an independence movement
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Why should you read...
and historical context alike. Although his birthday is a day of celebration, it also marks a turbulent period in Indian history. In 1948, the leader of the Indian independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated.
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A civil response to...
Masiosare, the strange enemy, is here. Where is the soldier in each son? Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest civil fighters of all time, said,
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Omar al-Bashir
Sudanese Politician
Mahatma Gandhi went from Africa to India, and once India won its freedom, it helped African countries to get their independence.
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
Mahatma Gandhi was someone who demonstrated the tremendous power of leadership by example.
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Omar al-Bashir
Sudanese Politician
Mahatma Gandhi went from Africa to India, and once India won its freedom, it helped African countries to get their independence.
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
Mahatma Gandhi was someone who demonstrated the tremendous power of leadership by example.
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