Synonyms & related words for guru

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of guru — including pandit, yogi, rishi, mentor, pundit, sannyasi. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to guru

Explore words related to guru — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include swami, maharishi, yogini, ashram, sadhu, shastra, devotees, expert. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for guru

Common synonyms for guru include pandit, yogi, rishi, mentor, pundit, sannyasi, maestro, mahatma — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does guru come from?

The word guru breaks down into one root of Sanskrit origin: the root guru-, from Sanskrit guru- (“heavy, weighty”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.