bhavant

Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

Inherited from Sanskrit भवत् (bhavat).

Adjective

bhavant

  1. present participle of bhavati (be)
Declension

Etymology 2

Surmised to be a contraction of bhagavant.

Noun

bhavant m

  1. sir, your honour
Usage notes

The form bho does not necessarily convey respect.

Declension

References

Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “bhavant”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead

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