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santone

/sanˈtone/noun · masculineC2
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Significado

guru, holy man

  • A self-proclaimed holy man, charismatic spiritual leader, or guru, often viewed with skepticism.

En una frase

Molti seguaci ingenuamente donavano tutti i loro averi a quel santone.

Many followers naively donated all their possessions to that holy man.

La polizia ha aperto un'indagine sul presunto santone per truffa aggravata.

The police opened an investigation into the alleged guru for aggravated fraud.

Non fidarti delle promesse miracolose di quel santone televisivo.

Don't trust the miraculous promises of that TV guru.

Formas de la palabra (2)
PalabraFormas de la palabra
santonemasculine · singular
santonimasculine · plural

Notas de uso

  • Frequently carries a skeptical, critical, or slightly pejorative nuance.
  • Formed with the augmentative suffix '-one' from 'santo'.

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