Jainism
/ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ name
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism wordnet
Proper Noun
- 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 A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy
Example
More examples"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.