English · Word Candidate

Buddhism

/ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Buddhisms

Meaning · English

The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Buddhism” mean?

The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Is “Buddhism” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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