Jainism

//ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩// name

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being wordnet
  2. 2
    sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.

    "Jainism is similar to other eastern religions in believing in reincarnation."

  2. 2
    A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

Example

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"The ban will not include the Nazi salute or the swastika, a symbol that has religious significance in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism."

Etymology

From Jain + -ism.

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