acharya
The English word “acharya” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- an individual who practices or is knowledgeable on any of the prevalent disciplines of customs, learning, rituals, arts, traditions, schools etc., especially one imparting them into pupils.
- a scholar, practitioner, professional, specialist, disciplinarian imparting knowledge.
Etymology
From Sanskrit आचार (ācāra, “Practice and Discipline”) Sanskrit आर्य (ārya, “Virtuous and Reverend”) Sanskrit आचार्य (ācārya, “Practitioner and Teacher”). Doublet of ajari.
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