1A course or state between two extremes; = "middle way".
2Buddhism. In form Middle Path. A spiritual course towards enlightenment which avoids extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial. Compare the Eightfold Path.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From middle + path.
Definition of middle path in US English:
middle path
noun
1A course or state between two extremes; = "middle way".
2Buddhism. In form Middle Path. A spiritual course towards enlightenment which avoids extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial. Compare the Eightfold Path.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From middle + path.