acharya
English
noun
Definitions
- A spiritual teacher, guru.
- (Jainism) One of the five types of revered people in Jain religion, who are above upadhyaya and below siddha.
- An influential mentor.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आचार्य (teacher, master, one who is learned in conduct, preceptor).
Origin
Sanskrit
आचार्य
Gloss
teacher, master, one who is learned in conduct, preceptor
Concept
Semantic Field
Cognition
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
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