Amida

[ ah-mi-duh ]

noun

, Japanese.

1. Amitābha ( def ).

Amida

/ amidə /

noun

1. See Amitabha
   the Japanese name for Amitabha

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amida¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

But the ruin of Amida was the safety of the Roman provinces.

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After the siege of Amida, the war continued three years, and the unhappy frontier tasted the full measure of its calamities.

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It preaches that as soon as a man believes in Amida he is taken by him under him merciful protection.

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If a boundlessly compassionate Amida is thought out, it is an imaginary being.

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"God has no need of plates and dishes," said Acacius, Bishop of Amida, and he ransomed therewith a number of poor captives.

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