Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Hinduismmaharishima‧ha‧rish‧i /ˌmɑːhəˈriːʃi/ noun [countable] RRHa Hindu holy teacherOrigin maharishi (1700-1800) Sanskrit maharsi, from mahat “great” + rsi “wise man and poet” ldoceonline.com