Jain
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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an adherent of Jainism
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one of the saints believed to be the founders of Jainism
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Jain
1795–1805; ≪ Sanskrit jaina
Example Sentences
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“The democratization of investing, the access to information on investing for beginners or investing for people who don’t have a lot of capital” is shifting how young people are pursuing financial independence, Jain told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
While acknowledging Seedance’s popularity and its U.S. expansion, Amit Jain, chief executive of Luma, said its ceiling in Hollywood is severely limited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Since Modi came to power numerous Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh places of worship have undergone extensive renovation, as have holy sites such as Varanasi, Sarnath and Bodh Gaya.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Jain had his eye on Shamieh at least as early as 2016.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
The Jain portion of this community is very wealthy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various
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