Jainist

Jainist
noun
a believer in Jainism
Derivationally related forms: ↑Jainism
Hypernyms: ↑disciple, ↑adherent
Member Holonyms: ↑Jainism
adjective
relating to or characteristic of Jainism
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Jain gods

Syn: ↑Jain
Pertains to noun: ↑Jainism, ↑Jainism (for: ↑Jain)

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I. noun
see jain I
II. adjective
see jain II

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Jainˈist noun and adjective
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Main Entry:Jain

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