Amida
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Amida
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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An otherwise common inscription of the nembutsu prayer for Amida Buddha is cast on one side.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Depicting the benevolent Amida Buddha, who offered paradise to believers, some had silk cords extending from the buddha’s hands that the expiring person could grasp.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
Sixth-century Christian physician Aetios of Amida and Paulos of Aigina, who came a century later, were said to have provided instructions for performing abortions and making contraceptives.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2022
Connecticut center Amida Brimah went to the free throw line at one point, which gave Ferry a closer look at just how massive the 7-footer’s hands are.
From Washington Post • May 17, 2017
"Namu Amida Butsu, Namu Amid a Butsu," murmured the old man.
From The Dragon Painter by Fenollosa, Mary McNeil
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