adj
Jain
jayn
adj
1
Relating to Jainism, the ancient Indian religion built around nonviolence toward all living things.
"They follow a strict Jain diet that excludes root vegetables."
noun
1
A follower of Jainism.
"Many Jains are vegetarians who also avoid honey."
How to Use Jain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the religion of Jainism, or a person who practices it.
Word Forms
Jains plural, Jains plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit jaina, related to the word for spiritual "conqueror" or "victor."