Jain (j n) also Jai·na (j n )n. A believer or follower of Jainism. [Hindi jaina, from Sanskrit jaina-, relating to the saints, from jina  , saint, victor, from jayati, he conquers.] |
Jain [dʒaɪn], Jaina [ˈdʒaɪnə]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) an adherent of Jainism
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) one of the saints believed to be the founders of Jainism
adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) of or relating to Jainism or the Jains
[from Hindi jaina saint, literally: overcomer, from Sanskrit]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | Jain - relating to or characteristic of Jainism; "Jain gods" |
Translations
Jain [ˈdʒaɪn]
n → jaïn mf
adj → jaïn f inv
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