ചേട്ടൻ
chettan cēṭṭaṉ /t͡ʃeːʈʈɐn/
Definition
Meaning and examples
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an honorific term used for elder men
Forms
| alternative | ഏട്ടൻ |
|---|---|
| alternative | ജ്യേഷ്ഠൻ |
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit ज्येष्ठ (jyeṣṭha) + -അൻ (-aṉ, masculine suffix). Cognate with Tamil சேட்டன் (cēṭṭaṉ) / சேஷ்டன் (cēṣṭaṉ).