buddha

IPA: bˈudʌ

Root Word: Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama, the Nepali prince and Indian philosopher and teacher who founded Buddhism.
Any other person considered similarly enlightened in Buddhist contexts.
Any other person considered similarly enlightened in other contexts.
(figurative, ironic) Synonym of know-it-all or smartass, a person who imagines themselves smarter or wiser than they are.
A statue or image of any Buddha.
A human being who has become enlightened (in Buddhism).
A statue or image of the Buddha.
(uncountable, informal) Marijuana.

Examples of "buddha" in Sentences

While originally the term buddha, meaning “enlightened one,” was reserved for
Bluestocking says: the buddha is a false sex god that encourages overeating and indulgence. —
Larry Mondello says: the buddha is a false sex god that encourages overeating and indulgence.
To become a buddha is the highest enlightenment and greatest achievement in Buddhist teaching.
I just remember some kind of tall gate and you can see a giant statue of a buddha from the street.
He or she is searching for total enlightenment to become a buddha, which is a totally enlightened being.