Definition of guru

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gu·ru    (gr, g-r) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. gu·rus

1. Hinduism & Tibetan Buddhism A personal spiritual teacher.
2. 1. A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
   2. A trusted counselor and adviser; a mentor.
3. 1. A recognized leader in a field: the guru of high finance.
   2. 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).

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ETYMOLOGY:
Hindi guru, from Sanskrit guru, from guru-, heavy; see g^wer- ¹ in Indo-European roots

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