Guru Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
guru
noun
plural
gurus
guru
/ˈguru/
noun
plural
gurus
Britannica Dictionary definition of GURU
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1
:
a religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism
2
a
:
a teacher or guide that you trust
- He has been a guru to many young writers.
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b
:
a person who has a lot of experience in or knowledge about a particular subject
- She's a self-proclaimed financial guru.
- Fitness gurus call it the hottest new exercise trend of the year.
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