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Definition of yogi

yogi

/ˈjoʊ.ɡi/
yo · gi
Plural:yogis
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Adjective:yogic
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1

A person who is proficient in or regularly practices yoga, either as a spiritual and philosophical discipline in Indian traditions or as a system of physical exercise and breath control.

Example

"The experienced yogi guided the morning class through a series of challenging balancing postures and breathing exercises."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Hindustani 'jogi' and Sanskrit 'yogin' (nominative singular 'yogi'), meaning 'one who practices yoga', derived from 'yoga' ('union, yoking') plus the possessive suffix '-in'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yogi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yogi
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