satguru

English

Alternative forms

• sadguru (less common)

Etymology

From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, “true”) + गुरु (guru, “teacher”).

Noun

satguru (plural satgurus)

1. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.
2. In Sikhism, God.

Related terms

• guru

Further reading

• Wikipedia article on Guru and Sanskrit

Anagrams

• Tsugaru