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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAHATMA

From Sanskrit mahātman, from mahā great + ātman soul.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAHATMA

mahatma  [məˈhɑːtmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAHATMA

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determiner
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Mahatma is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAHATMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mahatma

Mahātmā

Mahatma (Mə-HÄT-mə) is Sanskrit for "Great Soul" (महात्मा mahātmā: महा mahā (great) + आत्मं or आत्मन ātman ). It is similar in usage to the modern Christian term saint. This epithet is commonly applied to prominent people like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Munshiram (later Swami Shraddhananda), Lalon Shah and Jyotirao Phule. According to some authors Rabindranath Tagore is said to have used on March 6, 1915, this title for Gandhi;. Some claim that he was term Mahatma by the residents of Gurukul Kangadi in April 1915, and he in turn termed the founder Munshiram a Mahatma (who later became Swami Shraddhananda). However a document honoring him on Jan 21, 1915, at Jetpur, Gujarat, termed him Mahatma is preserved. The use of the term Mahatma in Jainism to denote a class of lay priests, has been noted since the 17th century.

Definition of mahatma in the English dictionary

The definition of mahatma in the dictionary is a Brahman sage. Other definition of mahatma is an adept or sage.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAHATMA

maharaja
maharajah
maharanee
maharani
Maharashtra
maharishi
mahatmaism
Mahavira
Mahayana
Mahayanist
Mahdi
Mahdism
Mahdist
mahewu
Mahfouz
mahi-mahi

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAHATMA

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Dalai Lama
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Lima
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Nama
Obama
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Synonyms and antonyms of mahatma in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mahatma» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAHATMA

Find out the translation of mahatma to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mahatma from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mahatma» in English.

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圣雄
1,325 millions of speakers

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mahatma
570 millions of speakers

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mahatma
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महात्मा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المهاتما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

махатма
278 millions of speakers

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mahatma
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মহাত্মা
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mahatma
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Mahatma
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Mahatma
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Translator English - Japanese

マハトマ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마하트마
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mahatma
85 millions of speakers
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mahatma
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Translator English - Tamil

மகாத்மா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महत्मा
75 millions of speakers

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evliya
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Translator English - Italian

mahatma
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Mahatma
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Махатма
40 millions of speakers

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Mahatma
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mahatma
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Mahatma
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mahatma
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Mahatma
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Trends of use of mahatma

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAHATMA»

The term «mahatma» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.344 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAHATMA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mahatma

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAHATMA»

Discover the use of mahatma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mahatma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Waiting for the Mahatma
In the novels of R. K. Narayan (1906-2001), the forefather of modern Indian fiction, human-scale hopes and epiphanies express the promise of a nation as it awakens to its place in the world.
R. K. Narayan, 2012
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Mahatma I and II: The I Am Presence
No matter how contrary to your current beliefs, this book contains methods for creating your spiritual Lightbody for Ascension, and it also explains your eternal journey in a way that was never before available to mankind.
Brian Grattan, 1994
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Gandhi's Passion: The Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
Celebrates the life and work of India's "Great Soul," focusing on his non-violent struggle to end British imperial domination of India, and offering insight into why modern India has rejected Gandhi's nonviolent idealogies and joined the ...
Stanley A. Wolpert, Stanley Wolpert, 2002
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Mahatma Gandhi, Nonviolent Liberator: A Biography
Gandhi always believed one cannot find God without first understanding and living a nonviolent lifestyle. This book shows us the way to higher thinking and higher living.
Richard L. Deats, Mary Jegen, 2005
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Peace: The Words and Inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi
Inspired by the life and philosophy of one of the 20th centuryas most remarkable humanitarians, this book combines compelling photographs of Gandhi with quotations from his most inspiring speeches and writings to capture the true essence of ...
Mahatma Gandhi, 2007
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Mahatma Gandhi: A Selected Bibliography
Selectively drawing on the literature from the 1920s to 1990s, this volume covers Gandhi's life, political campaigns, philosophy, and significance.
April Carter, 1995
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Mahatma Vs Gandhi:
Based On The Life Of Harilal Gandhi the Eldest Son Of Mahatma GandhiBapu Had Failed To Convince Two People In His Lifetime one Was Jinnah And The Other Was HarilalThis novel was simultaneously serialized in the Sunday supplements of three ...
Dinakara Joshi, 2007
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Mahatma Gandhi: Nonviolent Power in Action
This book moves from the birth of Gandhi's method of nonviolent resistance in South Africa to an in-depth analysis of two of his signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement of 1930 and his historic Calcutta fast of 1947.
Dennis Dalton, 2013
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Caste, Conflict and Ideology: Mahatma Jotirao Phule and Low ...
The nineteenth century saw the beginning of a violent and controversial movement of protest amongst western India's low and untouchable castes, aimed at the effects of their lowly position within the Hindu caste hierarchy.
Rosalind O'Hanlon, 2002
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Gandhi: 'Hind Swaraj' and Other Writings
Mahatma Gandhi's fundamental work - a key to understanding both his life and thought, and South Asian politics in the twentieth century.
Mahatma Gandhi, Anthony J. Parel, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAHATMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mahatma is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nandita Singgha to bring back Mahatma Gandhi via her upcoming …
Nandita Singgha's upcoming film Red has been reaching one milestone after the other. The film which is going to be the first Gujarati film to be ... «Bollywood Life, Jul 15»
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Tax probe a vendetta: Brown - 9news.com.au
"I would remind you that Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were convicted of protesting as well, and if you want to put me in some lesser ... «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
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Congress likely to move adjournment motion in Lok Sabha on … - DNA
Congress MPs also plan to stage a dharna on Wednesday in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the Parliament House complex to ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
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Pragna Patel: a politics of hope and not hate | openDemocracy
A politics of hope and not hate: if we have hope, we can dream about the possibilities. One of Mahatma Gandhi's quotes that has really stayed ... «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
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Cops initiate inquiry into 'naked' Bapu statute - The Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Gandhinagar police on Monday initiated enquires into the installation of a 'naked' Mahatma Gandhi statute in Mahatma Mandir ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Drivetime Mahatma A vanity plate costs $25 extra
Dear Mahatma: I would like to know about vanity plates. Are those plates more expensive than regular plates? Is it a one-time fee or annually? «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
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Clique leader for Gandhi, Mahatma for Tamils
Mahatma Gandhi was not too excited about this leader despite the simi larities they shared. The Mahatma dubbed him a "clique" politician - he ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Two doctors and nurse suspended over KZN teen's death
KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo made the announcement at Durban's Mahatma Gandhi Hospital on Tuesday. The 19-year ... «The Citizen, Jul 15»
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New homes bid for former council building in Wembley sold for …
Mahatma Gandhi House was the home of the council's housing department until it moved to the £90m Brent Civic Centre in nearby Engineer's ... «Brent and Kilburn Times, Jul 15»
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PM Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Kyrgyzstan
“This is my first visit to Central Asia and I am proud to inaugurate the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at two places. From Ashgabat to Bishkek, the ... «Zee News, Jul 15»

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