satguru

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noun

In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.

OriginSanskrit सत्गुरू →
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Meanings

nounsatguru (plural satgurus)

plural satgurus · alternative uncommon sadguru

  1. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.
  2. In Sikhism, God.

Origin

  1. Sanskritसत्गुरू
  2. Englishsatguru

From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, “true”) + गुरु (guru, “teacher”).

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