The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARABOUT
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The straight part
We know that "Holy man" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holy man = marabout.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MARABOUT mean?
MARABOUT noun- A Muslim holy man or mystic, especially in parts of North Africa.
- The tomb or shrine of such a person.