Hinayanist

[ hee-nuh-yah-nist ]

/ ˌhi nəˈyɑ nɪst /

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noun

a Buddhist of the Hinayana school.

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Also called Theravadin.

Origin of Hinayanist

First recorded in 1905–10; Hinayan(a) + -ist

Words nearby Hinayanist

hin, hinahina, hinau, Hinault, Hinayana, Hinayanist, Hinckley, hincty, hind, Hindafell, hindbrain

How to use Hinayanist in a sentence

Polemics against various Hinayanist sects are ascribed to him.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3)|Charles Eliot
But in Hinayanist Buddhism legend and mythology are ornamental, and edifying, nothing more.
Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3)|Charles Eliot
Indeed among the Hinayanist churches that of Burma has in recent centuries held the first place for learning.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot
It does not appear that the Hinayanist influence which became predominant in Camboja extended to Champa.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot

The Chinese editors draw a clear distinction between Hinayanist and Mahayanist scriptures.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot