Jainism

Jainism

English

Etymology

    From Jain + -ism.

    Pronunciation

    • (US) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/
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    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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    • Jainatva

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