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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.
2. 2
   In Sikhism, God.

Etymology

From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, “true”) + गुरु (guru, “teacher”).

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