arahant

English

Etymology

From the 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.

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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

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Spanish

Noun

arahant m (plural arahants)

  1. arahant
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