Definition of "bodhisattva"
bodhisattva
/boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/
noun
plural bodhisattvas
(Buddhism) An enlightened being existing in a form of existence beyond the ordinary forms of physical reality understood and acknowledged by scientific thought, resembling the Western notion of angels, but with a wealth of its own nuances and expectations. These include the compassionate working for enlightenment of all sentient beings.