bhikshu

/bʱɪkʂʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a Buddhist monk or ascetic who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual enlightenment

“The bhikshu sat in meditation, seeking inner peace and enlightenment.”

2. noun

a beggar or mendicant, especially one who is part of a Buddhist or Jain order

“The bhikshu walked along the street, asking for alms from passersby.”

Synonyms

  • ascetic
  • mendicant
  • monk

Antonyms

  • materialistic
  • worldly