guru

The definition of a guru is a spiritual leader, or is a widely respected expert.

(noun)

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noun

Origin: Hindi guru < Sans guruḥ, venerable, orig. heavy < IE *gweru- < base *gwer- > grave

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noun pl. gu·rus

Hinduism & Tibetan Buddhism A personal spiritual teacher.
a. A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
b. A trusted counselor and adviser; a mentor.
a. A recognized leader in a field: the guru of high finance.
b. An acknowledged and influential advocate, as of a movement or idea: “In a culture that worships slimness, he was the Guru of Lean” (Erica Abeel).

Origin:

Origin: Hindi guru

Origin: , from Sanskrit guruḥ

Origin: , from guru-, heavy; see g^werə-¹ in Indo-European roots

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