"chaitya" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chaityas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit चैत्य (caitya, “hall, temple, or place of worship”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|चैत्य||hall, temple, or place of worship}} Sanskrit चैत्य (caitya, “hall, temple, or place of worship”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chaitya (plural chaityas)
  1. A Buddhist or Jain shrine including a stupa.
    Sense id: en-chaitya-en-noun-iI1TYTdB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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