<p>It's the fourfold assembly consisting of <em>monks, nuns, laymen</em>, and <em>laywomen</em>.</p>

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2015-01-17T07:55:16.283Z
Is it correct to say that 'catuparisa' is a synonym of the sangha?
Guy Eugène Dubois
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@Guy Well, AFAIK the meaning of pali word 'sangha' in general is group or assembly. But in Theravada specifically, only the ordained monks and nuns are considered as sangha. So I think it's not appropriate to call catuparisa as sangha.
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dmsp
<p>The Buddha mentioned <em>catuparisa</em> (<em>catu-parisa)</em>. What did he exactly meant with this word?</p>

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What is the exact meaning of catuparisa (catu-parisa)?
# What is the exact meaning of catuparisa (catu-parisa)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-16)

The Buddha mentioned *catuparisa* (*catu-parisa)*. What did he exactly meant with this word?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-16. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

It's the fourfold assembly consisting of *monks, nuns, laymen*, and *laywomen*.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Is it correct to say that 'catuparisa' is a synonym of the sangha?  
> **username_1**: @Guy Well, AFAIK the meaning of pali word 'sangha' in general is group or assembly. But in Theravada specifically, only the ordained monks and nuns are considered as sangha. So I think it's not appropriate to call catuparisa as sangha.  

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