acharya

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Sanskrit आचार्य (ācārya, “one who is learned in conduct”), from आचार (ācāra, “rules, conduct”).

Noun [edit]

acharya (plural acharyas)

  1. A spiritual teacher, guru.
  2. An influential mentor.

Suffix [edit]

acharya

  1. (suffix) A title of honour, meaning "learned" or "honoured".
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