Mahayana
noun
Ma·ha·ya·na ˌmä-hə-ˈyä-nə 
: a liberal and theistic branch of Buddhism comprising sects chiefly in China and Japan, recognizing a large body of scripture in addition to the Pali canon, and teaching social concern and universal salvation compare theravada
Mahayanist
ˌmä-hə-ˈyä-nist
noun or adjective Mahayanistic
ˌmä-hə-yä-ˈni-stik
adjective 
Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit mahāyāna, literally, great vehicle
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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