Amidist

1 of 2

adjective

Am·​i·​dist

-də̇st

: of or relating to Amidism

Amidist

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a member of the cult of Amitabha

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Japanese Amida + English -ist

First Known Use

Adjective

1921, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1914, in the meaning defined above

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