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guru Synonyms

Another word for guru

Choosing another word for guru depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An influential expert, authority, or leading counselor in a particular secular field, such as business, technology, or fashion.

Usage Example

"The company hired a renowned marketing expert to overhaul its brand strategy."

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expert
authority
Strong
specialist
maven
virtuoso
wizard
pundit
mastermind

• noun (Context 2)

A spiritual teacher, guide, or master, especially within Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, who imparts religious or philosophical knowledge to disciples.

Usage Example

"The young monk traveled to the mountains to study meditation under a respected spiritual master."

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master
Strong
swami
teacher
mentor
sage
preceptor
guide

Opposites of guru

The opposite of guru shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disciple
follower
novice
amateur
beginner
student
pupil
neophyte
See all opposites of guru

• Nearby Words

gurgly
gurnard
gurney
guru
gush
gusher
gushing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guru. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guru
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