Jain

Also Jai·na

[jahyn]

noun

1. an adherent of Jainism.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Jains or Jainism.

Jain

/ dʒaɪn, ˈdʒaɪnə /

noun

1. an adherent of Jainism

2. one of the saints believed to be the founders of Jainism

adjective

1. of or relating to Jainism or the Jains

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jain¹

1795–1805; ≪ Sanskrit jaina

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jain¹

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

Example Sentences

We spoke with Jain this week to learn why he is so concerned and skeptical of AI’s promise.

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It’s celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths.

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In Mumbai, a Jain monk told BBC Marathi that thousands of pigeons would die of hunger due to the feeding ban.

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Jain Irrigation Systems is a large agricultural technology company.

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The show is a multi-sensory experience - with scents, drapes, nature sounds, and vibrant colours designed to evoke the atmospherics of active Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religious shrines.

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