Shastri
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shastri is a noun meaning (India) Someone who teaches the shastras.
Meaning
(India) Someone who teaches the shastras.
Example Sentences
Sanskrit was for him the language of the shastris, who, despite their learning, were poor and dependent.
Word Forms
- shastris
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guru, guruji, swami, acharya, pandit, pundit.
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