NYT Dictionary

MAHATMA

/ˈməhɑtmə/
Nounma-HAT-mama-hat-ma · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In India or Tibet, a person thought to have great knowledge and love of humanity.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Transliteration of Sanskrit महात्मा (mahātmā, “great spirit”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:

+2 earlier appearances in the archive.

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