raṭṭhika
- one belonging to a kingdom, subject in general, inhabitant Ja.ii.241 (brāhmaṇa gahapati-r- do ārik’ ādayo).
- an official of the kingdom [op Sk. rāṣṭriya a pretender; also king’s brother in-law] AN.iii.76 = AN.iii.300 (r. pettanika senāya senāpatika).
fr. raṭṭha, cp. Sk. rāṣṭrika