First Known Use: 1870
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arhat
noun ar·hat \ˈär-(ˌ)hət\
Definition of ARHAT
: a Buddhist who has reached the stage of enlightenment
— ar·hat·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of ARHAT
Sanskrit, from present participle of arhati he deserves; akin to Greek alphein to gain
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