Definition of Buddha
1 : a person who has attained Buddhahood
2 : a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama
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Origin and Etymology of buddha
Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid
First Known Use: 1681
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