guru

n : a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics [syn: {mahatma},

{sage}]

guru

An expert, especially in "{Unix} guru". Implies not

only {wizard} skill but also a history of being a knowledge

resource for others. Less often, used (with a qualifier) for

other experts on other systems, as in "VMS guru".

See {source of all good bits}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1996-06-01)