Buddhist
adjective
of or relating to Buddhism, its adherents, or the nations and cultures where it is the majority religion.
Buddhists
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pluralof Buddhist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But a concerned relative persuaded her to join a campaign to give up alcohol during Khao Phansa, a three-month period of reflection observed by Buddhists akin to Christian Lent.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Tibetan Buddhists believe he is the 14th reincarnation of a spiritual leader first born in 1391.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
The crackdown on Christians fits a broader pattern that in recent years has included the persecution of Tibetan Buddhists, Uyghur Muslims, and members of smaller groups such as Falun Gong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
For many Buddhists, the jewels are inseparable from the sacred remains and meant to be venerated, not sold.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
And I listened in class, too, but on that Wednesday morning, when Dr. Hyde started talking about how Buddhists believe that all things are interconnected, I found myself staring out the window.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
