jain

noun (a Jain, Jains); adjective (Jain)

«jain» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A follower of Jainism, an old religion from India that teaches non-violence to all living things. tree →
(adjective) Belonging to Jainism, as in a Jain temple. tree →
Also a family name in India. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education lessons on world faiths: Jains believe in ahimsa (doing no harm), many are strictly vegetarian, and some monks sweep the path so as not to step on insects. It is a name of a faith and is written with a capital letter.

Examples

My friend's family are Jains. tree →
Jains try not to harm any living creature. tree →
We visited a beautiful Jain temple. tree →
Many Jains do not eat root vegetables. tree →
The Jain festival of Diwali is also important to them. tree →
Mr Jain is our new maths teacher. tree →

Note

Written with a capital J: Jain, Jainism. Said like «Jane» or «Jine». Be respectful when talking about any faith.

On Mova

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