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Buddha
noun Bud·dha \ˈbü-də, ˈbu̇-\
Definition of BUDDHA
1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Gautama Buddha
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Origin of BUDDHA
Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid
Buddha
biographical name
Definition of BUDDHA
— see siddhārtha gautama
BUDDHA Defined for Kids
Buddha
noun Bud·dha \ˈbü-də, ˈbu̇-\
Definition of BUDDHA for Kids
1
: the founder of Buddhism originally known as Siddhartha Gautama
2
: a statue that represents Buddha
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