arahant

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Etymology

From the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Pali arahati (one who is worthy).

Noun

arahant (plural arahants)

  1. (Theravada Buddhism) Eminently high achiever who has attained enlightenment.

Usage notes

Compare to Mahayana bodhisattva.

Translations

See also

Anagrams


Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology

From arahati

Noun

arahant n

  1. (Buddhism) honorific for an ascetic
  2. His Majesty

Declension

Adjective

arahant

  1. majestic, honorable

Declension

References

  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “arahant”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead

Spanish

Noun

arahant m (plural arahants)

  1. arahant