variants or Jaina
ˈjī-nə How to pronounce Jain (audio)
ˈjā-
: an adherent of Jainism

Examples of Jain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buddhist and Jain divine figures may hold the lotus in their hand, like the Buddhist goddess Tara or the male Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara. Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024 Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Ankur Jain founded Bilt Rewards in 2018 and launched it in June 2021. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 July 2024 Online, Jain applauded law enforcement for reviewing the video and getting photos of the thieves, Jain said. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 When living in Santa Clara, my husband and I went door-to-door with Suds Jain and others in 2010, urging a no vote on Measure J. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Jain 

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu Jain, from Sanskrit Jaina

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jain was in 1805

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Cite this Entry

“Jain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jain. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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