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ALL meanings of guru

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  • noun Technical meaning of guru (job)   An expert, especially in "Unix guru". Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others. Less often, used (with a qualifier) for other experts on other systems, as in "VMS guru". See source of all good bits. 1
  • noun guru spiritual leader 1
  • noun guru guide, expert 1
  • noun guru (in Hinduism and Buddhism) A spiritual teacher, esp. one who imparts initiation. 1
  • noun guru ("Guru") 1469–1539, Indian religious leader: founder of Sikhism. 1
  • countable noun guru A guru is a person who some people regard as an expert or leader. 0
  • countable noun guru A guru is a religious and spiritual leader and teacher, especially in Hinduism. 0
  • noun guru a Hindu or Sikh religious teacher or leader, giving personal spiritual guidance to his disciples 0
  • noun guru a leader or chief theoretician of a movement, esp a spiritual or religious cult 0
  • noun guru a leading authority in a particular field 0
  • noun guru in Hinduism, one's personal spiritual advisor or teacher 0
  • noun guru any leader highly regarded by a group of followers 0
  • noun guru A Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher. 0
  • noun guru (sometimes humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. 0
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