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Definition of buddhist

buddhist

/ˈbʊd.ɪst/
Bud · dhist
Plural:Buddhists
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buddhist Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of Buddhism, the Buddha, or followers of Buddhism.

Example

"The ancient Buddhist temple is nestled high in the mountains of Kyoto."

• noun

1

An adherent or practitioner of Buddhism, a major world religion and philosophical tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

Example

"As a practicing Buddhist, she dedicates thirty minutes every morning to mindfulness meditation."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'Buddha' (from Sanskrit 'buddha', meaning 'awakened' or 'enlightened') combined with the suffix '-ist'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buddhist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buddhist
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