guru

/ɡuːruː/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of great knowledge or wisdom in a particular area, often acting as a teacher or counselor.

“The guru of the software development team helped us with the complex coding issue.”

2. noun

A teacher or guide in Hinduism or Buddhism, often a monk or ascetic.

“The guru led the group through the meditation and spiritual practices.”

3. noun

A person or organization that has a significant influence or control over something, often in a subtle or indirect way.

“The tech company was seen as a guru in the field of artificial intelligence.”

4. verb

To teach or guide someone, often in a particular area of expertise.

“She guru-ed her younger brother on how to play chess.”

Synonyms

  • expert
  • mentor
  • sage
  • teacher

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • incompetent
  • novice