The state or status of being an arhat; the achievement of Buddhist enlightenment and complete spiritual liberation.
English formation combining Sanskrit 'arhat' with the suffix '-ship,' used to denote a condition or state. This reflects how English adopts foreign religious concepts and forms new words following native patterns.
The concept of 'arhatship' shows how Buddhism challenged earlier ideas about achieving the spiritual goal—it said enlightenment was possible for anyone willing to do the work, not just for gods or chosen people!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.