yogi

noun

yo·​gi ˈyō-gē How to pronounce yogi (audio)
variants or less commonly yogin
ˈyō-gən How to pronounce yogi (audio)
-ˌgin
1
: a person who practices yoga
2
capitalized : an adherent of Yoga philosophy
3
: a markedly reflective or mystical person

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Aside from acting, Reeves is a seasoned yogi, having completed over 500 hours of training throughout her nearly two decades of experience. Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 The astronomically popular Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag has graced the hips of almost every traveler, yogi, and snappy dresser with an affinity for athleisure. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 Paddle boarding appeals to all kinds of travelers — the explorer, the birder, the resolute yogi eager to master a headstand on the water, the dog lover with their life jacket-sporting Golden Retriever always in tow. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024 Every old hippie, astrologist, shaman, and yogi already knows this: Everything is connected. Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yogi 

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit yogin, from yoga

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of yogi was in 1613

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“Yogi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogi. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

yogi

noun
yo·​gi ˈyō-gē How to pronounce yogi (audio)
variants also yogin
-gən How to pronounce yogi (audio)
-ˌgin
1
: a person who practices yoga
2
capitalized : a follower of Yoga

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