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- pronunciation:
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hat
m
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m
haet
m
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noun |
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(sometimes cap.) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity.
Many regard him as a mahatma and treat his words almost as divine utterances. |
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| derivation: |
mahatmaism (n.) |
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