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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
Sense 1
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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