Buddha

noun

Bud·dha | \ˈbü-də,

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Definition of Buddha

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a person who has attained Buddhahood

2 : a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama

Buddha

biographical name

Definition of Buddha (Entry 2 of 2)

— see siddhārtha gautama

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The first known use of Buddha was in 1681

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Buddha

noun

Bud·dha | \ˈbü-də,

ˈbu̇-\

Kids Definition of Buddha

1 : the founder of Buddhism originally known as Siddhartha Gautama

2 : a statue that represents Buddha

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