Guru: meaning, definitions and examples

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guru

 

[ ˈɡʊruː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spirituality

A spiritual teacher or guide who is considered to have profound knowledge and wisdom.

Synonyms

master, mentor, teacher

Examples of usage

  • She sought the guidance of a guru to help her find inner peace.
  • Many people travel to India to seek out gurus and spiritual enlightenment.
Context #2 | Noun

internet culture

An expert or authority figure in a particular field, especially on the internet.

Synonyms

authority, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • He is a guru in the world of digital marketing.
  • She is known as a social media guru for her expertise in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "guru" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guru

🇮🇳 गुरु

🇩🇪 Guru

🇮🇩 guru

🇺🇦 гуру

🇵🇱 guru

🇯🇵 グル

🇫🇷 gourou

🇪🇸 gurú

🇹🇷 guru

🇰🇷 구루

🇸🇦 غورو

🇨🇿 guru

🇸🇰 guru

🇨🇳 古鲁

🇸🇮 guru

🇮🇸 gúrú

🇰🇿 гуру

🇬🇪 გურუ

🇦🇿 guru

🇲🇽 gurú

Etymology

The word 'guru' originated in Sanskrit and means 'teacher' or 'master'. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and other spiritual traditions, a guru is a spiritual guide or mentor. The term has also been adopted in Western culture to refer to an expert or authority figure in a particular field. The concept of a guru has evolved over time to encompass both spiritual and secular meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,363, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.