Mahayanist

Ma·ha·ya·na  (mäh-yän)

n.

One of the major schools of Buddhism, traditionally active in much of Nepal, Tibet, and East Asia and emphasizing compassion and the possibility of universal salvation.

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[Sanskrit Mahynam, greater vehicle (as contrasted with Hnaynam, lesser vehicle; see Hinayana) : mah-, great; see meg- in Indo-European roots + ynam, vehicle; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

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Maha·yanist n.

Maha·ya·nistic adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Mahayanist - an adherent of Mahayana Buddhism Mahayana - a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another