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Maitreya

British  
/ miˈtreːjə /

noun

  1. the future Buddha

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Maitreya

Sanskrit

Example Sentences

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Terence Trent D'Arby's hits are now credited to Sananda Maitreya, the name he chose in 2001; while Eurythmics now insist on the awkward billing of "Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

Listen to the entire conversation with Sananda Maitreya on "Everything Fab Four" and subscribe via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your podcasts.

From Salon • May 22, 2021

It might go lyrically off-piste to accommodate his grand allegorical vision, but as Maitreya insists: “These myths and legends continue to resonate inside all of us.”

From The Guardian • Oct. 5, 2017

After the album stalled, the singer was dropped by his record label and changed his name to Sanada Maitreya.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2015

S. Maitreya, take the necklace and go to Vasantasenā.

From The Little Clay Cart Mrcchakatika by Ryder, Arthur William