HyperDic: jainism

English > 2 senses of the word Jainism:
NOUNgroupJainismsect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
cognitionJainismreligion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
Jainism > pronunciation
Soundsjhey'nihzahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > Jainism: 2 senses > noun 1, group
Meaningsect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism.
MembersJainistA believer in Jainism
Broadersect, religious sect, religious orderA subdivision of a larger / larger / larger / larger religious group
SpanishJainismo, jainismo
NounsJainista believer in Jainism
English > Jainism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningReligion 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.
Category ofahimsaA Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence
Broaderreligion, faith, religious beliefA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Spanishjainismo
Catalanjainisme
AdjectivesJain, Jainistrelating to or characteristic of Jainism
NounsJainista believer in Jainism

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