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householder

Householder (noun) means the owner of a house.

noun
1
The owner of a house.
2
The head of a household.
3
A layperson, lay devotee, gahapati, grihastha.
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Etymology

From Middle English housholdere, equivalent to household + -er. The Buddhist sense is a semantic loan from Pali gahapati (literally “house-master”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of householder?

"householder" (noun) means the owner of a house.

What are the different meanings of householder?

"householder" has 3 main meanings: 1. The owner of a house; 2. The head of a household; 3. A layperson, lay devotee, gahapati, grihastha.

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