Jain

[jahyn]

noun

an adherent of Jainism.

adjective

of or relating to the Jains or Jainism.

Origin of Jain

1795–1805; ≪ Sanskrit jaina

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Examples from the Web for jain

Both figures are, of course, involved with the spirit: the Jain is a naked ascetic and the Budhha always aims to transcend.
Gilt-y Consciences|Blake Gopnik|August 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Miscarriages at that age are related to chromosonal abnormalities—the egg gives rise to genetically abnormal embryos," said Jain.
10 Ways to Have a Baby|Doree Shafrir|September 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
One year later, at age 41, they reconciled, and the couple came back to Jain's clinic for IVF after she had had a miscarriage.
10 Ways to Have a Baby|Doree Shafrir|September 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Their existence in this neighbourhood is accounted for by the fact that a Jain dynasty reigned for many years in Conjeeveram.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

The local king was a Jain, and was at first enraged with Appar for his fervent support of his new faith.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
The Hindu, Mohammedan, and Jain seemed to have things very much to themselves.
A Tour of the Missions|Augustus Hopkins Strong
He told Kim the story of the elephant with the leg-iron, as he had told it so often to the Jain priests.
Kim|Rudyard Kipling
It contains a large ruined tank with laterite steps, and a number of tombs of wealthy Jain merchants.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

British Dictionary definitions for jain

Jain

Jaina (ˈdʒaɪnə)

noun

an adherent of Jainism

one of the saints believed to be the founders of Jainism

adjective

of or relating to Jainism or the Jains

Word Origin for Jain

C19: from Hindi jaina saint, literally: overcomer, from Sanskrit

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Word Origin and History for jain

Jain

1805, from Hindi Jaina, from Sanskrit jinah "saint," literally "overcomer," from base ji "to conquer," related to jayah "victory," from PIE root *gweie- "to press down, conquer." The sect dates from 6c. B.C.E.