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ajiva

noun, sometimes capitalized
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aji·​va | \ ə-ˈjē-və \
plural -s

Definition of ajiva

Jainism
: inanimate matter —opposed to jiva

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First Known Use of ajiva

1827, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ajiva

Sanskrit ajīva lifeless, from a- a- entry 2 + jīva living

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“Ajiva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ajiva. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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