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Arhat

ar·hat

UK/ˈɑː(ɹ)hæt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a Buddhist who has attained nirvana

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Origin

Transliteration of Sanskrit अर्हत् (arhat, “worthy of worship”), used as a title for sanctified Buddhists. Doublet of arahant and arihant.

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