Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kayastha

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English

Syllables
kayastha
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of a cluster of disparate Indian communities, traditionally castes who served the ruling powers as administrators, ministers, and record-keepers.

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit कायस्थ (kāyastha). Doublet of Kaith.

Inflected Forms

Kayasthas (plural) Kayasth (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

Kayasthi

Questions

What does kayastha mean?
A member of a cluster of disparate Indian communities, traditionally castes who served the ruling powers as administrators, ministers, and record-keepers.
Where does kayastha come from?
Transliteration of Sanskrit कायस्थ (kāyastha). Doublet of Kaith.

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