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 Ma·hat·ma n.  Theosophy One of a class of sages, or “adepts,” reputed to have knowledge and powers of a higher order than those of ordinary men.
 Note: The title was popularly applied to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in tribute to his wisdom, though not implying any supernatural powers; he is thus often referred to as Mahatma Ghandi or The Mahatma.  He was most noted for his advocacy of non-violence in resisting oppression, and played an important role in convincing Great Britain to grant independence to India and Pakistan. -- Ma*hat*ma*ism n.
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