Sanskrit, from present participle of arhati he deserves; akin to Greek alphein to gain
1809, in the meaning defined above
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“Arhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arhat. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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