Buddha
noun
Bud·dha ˈbü-də 
ˈbu̇-
ˈbu̇- 1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama
Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid entry 1
First Known Use
1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
Buddha
noun
Bud·dha ˈbü-də
ˈbu̇-
1
: the founder of Buddhism originally known as Siddhartha Gautama
2
: a statue that represents Buddha
Biographical Definition
Buddha
biographical name
see siddhārtha gautama