# sant

/ˈsænt/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sant
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is very good at something or has a lot of power in a specific area. It is a short way of saying 'saint' or 'sultan'.

For teachers: a person of exceptional skill, power, or status in a particular field. Often used as a shortened form of 'saint' or 'sultan' in informal or historical contexts.

## Examples

- He is a real sant in the world of chess.
- The local community looked up to him as a sant for his ability to solve complex legal disputes.

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