Jainism

English

Etymology

From Jain +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/

Proper noun

Jainism

  1. An ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.
    Jainism is similar to other eastern religions in believing in reincarnation.
    • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 55:
      I know enough about Jainism to know that Jains are some of the most extreme vegetarians around.
  2. (philosophy) A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

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Derived terms

  • Jainatva

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