Buddhist

//ˈbudɪst// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A practitioner of the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.
2
one who follows the teachings of Buddha wordnet
3
A follower of the Indian religious and spiritual teacher, Buddha.

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism.
"Or the Fujianese soup that is so rich and sought after that it is poetically called "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall," meaning it is so good that a Buddhist monk would be compelled to break his vegetarian vows to sample it?"

Adjective

1
of or relating to or supporting Buddhism wordnet

Synonyms

brahman buddhistic religionist

Example

"This Buddhist image cannot be dated exactly."

Etymology

From Buddha + -ist.

Related phrases

Buddhist sabbath Tibetan Buddhist anti-Buddhist

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