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Jainism

jai·nism

US/ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism

2.

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

Origin

From Jain + -ism.

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