jiào​zhǔ

religious founder

  • created reference approved 教主 → 位 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    教主 jiào​zhǔ

    位 wèi

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 教主 · jiào​zhǔ · religious founder — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    教主

    jiào​zhǔ

    religious founder

    The founder of a religion, such as Buddha or Muhammad

    教 (literal) → 教 · jiào · religion 主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner

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  • created sense approved 教主 · jiào​zhǔ · revered figure — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    教主

    jiào​zhǔ

    revered figure

    A highly respected or influential figure in a particular field, often used figuratively for someone with a cult-like following.

    教 (literal) → 教 · jiào · religion 主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner

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  • created sense approved 教主 · jiào​zhǔ · sect leader — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    教主

    jiào​zhǔ

    sect leader

    The top leader of a religious sect or school, frequently occurring in martial arts fiction

    教 (literal) → 教 · jiào · religion 主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner

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