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Amida

American  
[ah-mi-duh] / ˈɑ mɪ də /

noun

Japanese.
  1. Amitābha.


Amida British  
/ amidə /

noun

  1. the Japanese name for Amitabha

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Amida

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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When a strong light is trained on it, however, that image is projected onto a wall to reveal Amida standing on a lotus blossom and radiating beams of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Sixth-century Christian physician Aetios of Amida and Paulos of Aigina, who came a century later, were said to have provided instructions for performing abortions and making contraceptives.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2022

Pryor put the Hoyas back ahead on their ensuing possession with a three of his own, but Connecticut answered with two free throws from center Amida Brimah with 5:17 to play.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2017

“All we can do is manage with what we can farm,” Amida says.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2017

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

From Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs by Withrow, William Henry

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