/ dʒeɪn; NAmE / noun
a member of an Indian religion whose principles include not harming any living creature and a belief in reincarnation
► Jain adjective
► Jain·ism / ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm; NAmE / noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
via Hindi from Sanskrit jaina of or concerning a Jina (a great Jain teacher or holy man, literally victor), from ji- conquer or jyā- overcome.