Buddha

/ˈbudə/
/ˈbudə/
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Other forms: Buddhas

Definitions of Buddha
  1. noun
    founder of Buddhism; worshipped as a god (c 563-483 BC)
    synonyms: Gautama, Gautama Buddha, Gautama Siddhartha, Siddhartha
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    example of:
    mystic, religious mystic
    someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
  2. noun
    one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment
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    type of:
    angel, holy man, holy person, saint
    person of exceptional holiness
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