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Definition of vishnu
vishnu
/ˈvɪʃnuː/
Vish · nu
vishnu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
One of the principal deities of Hinduism, venerated as the supreme being in the Vaishnavism tradition and known as the preserver, protector, and sustainer of the universe within the Trimurti.
Example
"In Hindu theology, Vishnu is believed to descend to earth in various avatars, such as Rama and Krishna, to restore cosmic balance whenever evil threatens to overcome good."
Synonyms
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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Viṣṇu' (विष्णु), traditionally interpreted as 'the all-pervading one' or 'worker', from the root 'viś' meaning 'to enter' or 'to pervade'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vishnu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vishnu