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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“Zcash is what bitcoin should be. It’s what bitcoin was originally meant to be,” said Tushar Jain, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, a venture-capital firm that recently built a significant position in Zcash.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
I don’t think that would be the case,” Jain says.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Now Jain himself is among the hoodie-and-shorts crowd.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
In April, Selig appointed Jain External link to the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee, but his name has since disappeared from the press release External link announcing the committee’s members.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Jain philosophy teaches non-violence and prescribes vegetarianism for monks and laity alike; its adherents are a highly influential religious minority in Indian society.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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