Buddhistic

/buːˈdɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Buddhism or its followers and practices.

Etymology

From 'buddhist' (a follower of Buddhism) plus the suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to.' The term emerged in English in the 18th-19th centuries as Buddhism became more known to Western scholars.

Kelly Says

Calling something 'buddhistic' versus 'buddhist' is subtle—'buddhistic' often describes the philosophy and principles, while 'buddhist' describes the people and organized religion, showing how English adjectives can be more nuanced than they seem!

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