holy man

/ˌhoʊli mæn/
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Definitions of holy man
  1. noun
    person of exceptional holiness
    synonyms: angel, holy person, saint
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    types:
    Buddha
    one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment
    fakeer, fakir, faqir, faquir
    a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
    dervish
    an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
    type of:
    good person
    a person who is good to other people
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