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JAIN

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Dictionary entry overview: What does Jain mean?

• JAIN (adjective)
The adjective JAIN has 1 sense:

1. relating to or characteristic of Jainism

Familiarity information: JAIN used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• JAIN (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of Jainism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

Jain; Jainist

Context example:

Jain gods

Pertainym:

Jainism (religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being)

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