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Buddha

noun
Bud·​dha | \ˈbü-də, ˈbu̇- \

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

First Known Use of Buddha

Noun

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for Buddha

Noun

Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid

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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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