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guru in Persian

گورو guru

/ˈɡʊɹuː//ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/

guru in Persian: گورو (guru). In English, guru means in Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.

Persian words for guru

spiritual teacher
گورو guru

English meaning of guru

  1. noun In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.
  2. noun Any general teacher (as a term of respect).
  3. noun An influential advisor or mentor.
  4. noun A fraudster or conman relying on a projected air of confidence in an obscure field.

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Questions about guru in Persian

What is the meaning of guru in Persian?
Guru in Persian is گورو (guru).
معنی guru چیست؟
Guru: گورو (guru).
What does guru mean in English?
Guru means in Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.

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