Bud·dha
| \ ˈbü-də
, ˈbu̇-
\
, ˈbu̇-
\
Definition of Buddha
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama
Buddha
biographical nameDefinition of Buddha (Entry 2 of 2)
— see siddhārtha gautama
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Buddha
noun
Bud·dha
| \ ˈbü-də
, ˈbu̇- \
, ˈbu̇- \
Kids Definition of Buddha
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: the founder of Buddhism originally known as Siddhartha Gautama
2
: a statue that represents Buddha
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