guru
Pronunciation Noun
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Pronunciation Noun
guru (plural gurus)
- A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher. [from 17th c.]
- 1817, William Ward, History, Literature and Religion of the Hindoos, vol II:
- When the gooroo arrives at the house of a disciple, the whole family prostrate themselves at his feet, and the spiritual guide puts his right foot on the heads of the prostrate family.
- 2010, Wendy Shanker, The Guardian, 10 May 2010:
- Traditionally, a guru is a spiritual teacher who guides a student on the road to Enlightenment, or finding God.
- 1817, William Ward, History, Literature and Religion of the Hindoos, vol II:
- (sometimes, humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]
- 2004, ‘Vintage technology’, Time, 18 Oct 2004:
- Many oenophiles rely on the ratings and recommendations of wine guru Robert Parker when selecting the perfect bottle.
- 2004, ‘Vintage technology’, Time, 18 Oct 2004:
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