matha

A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.

Noun Hinduism, Jainism

  1. A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.

Origin

From Sanskrit मठ (maṭha).

Forms

mathas math mutt

Noun New York City, slang

  1. head

Origin

Borrowed from Bengali মাথা (matha).

Forms

mathas