matha
A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.
Noun Hinduism, Jainism
- A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.
Origin
From Sanskrit मठ (maṭha).
Forms
Noun New York City, slang
- head
Origin
Borrowed from Bengali মাথা (matha).