Siddhārtha Gautama
biographical name
Sid·dhār·tha Gau·ta·ma
si-ˈdär-tə-ˈgau̇-tə-mə 
-ˈgō-
circa 563–circa 483 b.c.
The Buddha
ˈbü-də
ˈbu̇-
Indian philosopher and founder of Buddhism
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“Siddhārtha Gautama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siddh%C4%81rtha%20Gautama. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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