gurus
|gu-rus|
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/ˈɡʊruːz/ or /ˈɡuːruːz/
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/ˈɡuːruːz/ or /ˈɡʊruːz/
(guru)
spiritual teacher
Etymology
'guru' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'guru', where 'guru' meant 'heavy; venerable; teacher'.
'guru' passed from Sanskrit into Prakrit and later into modern Indo-Aryan languages (e.g. Hindi), and was borrowed into English (as 'guru') in the 18th–19th centuries during colonial contact.
Initially it meant 'heavy' or 'venerable' and was used for a respected teacher; over time in English it also evolved to mean a secular 'expert' or leading authority in a particular field.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'guru'; a Hindu or other South Asian religious teacher or spiritual guide.
The spiritual gurus led the festival ceremonies and offered guidance to their followers.
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Noun 2
plural of 'guru'; (figurative) recognized experts or leading authorities in a particular field.
The company's marketing gurus developed a new strategy that boosted sales.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 15:19