JLPT N2
教祖
It means the founder of a religion. You can also use it for any leader with a cult-like following.
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1 Noun
Founder of a Religion
The person who established a religion, sect, or spiritual movement.
Example
キリスト教 の 教祖 は イエス・キリスト です 。
The founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ.
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2 Noun
Guru / Cult Leader
Metaphorically, a leader of any non-religious group who has a devoted, almost fanatical following.
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