Acharya, Achar
sk "He who knows the sacred writings" | kh អាចារ្យ Achar
Knowledgeable person, officiant. Royal acharyas are named in pre-Angkorian and Angkorian inscriptions.
In modern Cambodia, the Achar is the officiant who communicate with the monks performing rituals for the community.
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ADB research team.
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