Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit गृहपति (gṛhapati). Cognate with Prakrit 𑀕𑀺𑀳𑀯𑀇 (gihavaï), 𑀕𑀳𑀯𑀇 (gahavaï). By surface analysis, tatpuruṣa compound of gaha +‎ pati.

Noun

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gahapati m

  1. householder; head of household

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References

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