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GURU Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word guru. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word guru. (close relations)
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advisor
nounn
noun

• an expert who gives advice

coach
nounn
noun

• (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

• a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

• a railcar where passengers ride

• a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver

• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

verb

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• drive or operate a coach or carriage

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

guide
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone employed to conduct others

• someone who shows the way by leading or advising

• something that offers basic information or instruction

• a model or standard for making comparisons

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

• a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• take somebody somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

• use as a guide

• pass over, across, or through

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

mentor
nounn
noun

• a wise and trusted guide and advisor

verb

• serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

sage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

• aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc

• any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb

adjective satellite

• having wisdom that comes with age and experience

• of the grey-green color of sage leaves

teacher
nounn
noun

• a person whose occupation is teaching

• a personified abstraction that teaches

Best Hypernyms For GURU

Here is a list of related hypernyms for guru, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
leader adviser authority coach consultant expert guide instructor master mentor pundit sage scholar teacher
Phrases (1)
religious leader

Alternatives for ADVISOR

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