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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBuddhist
/ˈbʊd.ɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who follows the teachings of Buddha.
"As a Buddhist, she practices meditation daily to cultivate mindfulness."
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Relating to Buddhism or its followers.
"The Buddhist philosophy emphasizes compassion and non-attachment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Buddhist' derives from the name 'Buddha', which means 'the awakened one' in Sanskrit. The word evolved through Pali and Middle English, reflecting the historical spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia and the world, signifying a follower of the teachings of Buddha.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buddhist" is said worldwide
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Bouddhiste
Transliteration: Buddhiste
"Elle est bouddhiste et pratique la méditation."
Buddhist
Transliteration: Buddhist
"Er ist Buddhist und folgt den Lehren des Buddha."
Buddhista
Transliteration: Buddhista
"Lei è buddhista e medita ogni giorno."
Budista
Transliteration: Budista
"Él es budista y sigue las enseñanzas de Buda."
Budista
Transliteration: Budista
"Ela é budista e pratica a meditação."
बौद्ध
Transliteration: Bauddh
"वह बौद्ध है और ध्यान करता है।"
佛教徒
Transliteration: Fójiàotú
"他是佛教徒，遵循佛陀的教导。"
불교도
Transliteration: Bulgyodo
"그는 불교도이며 명상을 합니다."
仏教徒
Transliteration: Bukkyo to
"彼は仏教徒で、瞑想を行っています。"
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