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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Jain added that it was “silly that you can earn rewards buying a round of drinks at a bar, but not paying your rent every month.”
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Angela Jain, head of content at Disney+ EMEA, said Higgins' name was a "shortcut" for a tone that is "cheeky, fun, witty, and warm".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“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
“We didn’t realize we’d have to pay to wrap the whole thing in vinyl,” Jain said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The main entrance was through an arched doorway, the courtyard was surrounded by cloisters formed of pillars purloined from Jain temples and piled one upon another.
From Travels in the Far East by Ellen Mary Hayes Peck
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