guru

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡʊruː/ or /ˈɡuːruː/ or /ɡʊˈruː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡʊr(ˌ)u/ or /ˈɡu(ˌ)ru/ or /ɡəˈru/

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Noun

Singular guru

Plural gurus

1. (countable) A guru is a Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher.
2. (countable) (humorous) A guru is an influential advisor or mentor.