saddhu

/ˈsɑdhuː/ or /ˈsɑdʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Hindu ascetic or holy man, typically with long hair and a beard, who renounces worldly life to seek spiritual enlightenment.

“The sadhu spent his days meditating and practicing yoga in the Himalayan mountains.”

Synonyms

  • ascetic
  • holy man

Antonyms

  • hedonist
  • materialist