Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acharya

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.52 in modern English

Syllables: acharya
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

noun

a scholar, practitioner, professional, specialist, disciplinarian imparting knowledge.

name

A male given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.

name

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology

From Sanskrit आचार (ācāra, “Practice and Discipline”) Sanskrit आर्य (ārya, “Virtuous and Reverend”) Sanskrit आचार्य (ācārya, “Practitioner and Teacher”). Doublet of ajari.

Origin

Source language: Sanskrit

Word Breakdown

Root: चर्, आचार, आर्य, आचार्य

Inflected Forms

acharyas (plural)

Phrases

female equivalent acharyani

Frequently Paired Words

female equivalent acharyani

Questions

What does acharya mean?: 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.
Where does acharya come from?: It is traced to Sanskrit.

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