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Jain

  [jahyn]
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–noun
1. an adherent of Jainism.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to the Jains or Jainism.
Also, Jai⋅na  [jahy-nuh] , Jainist.

Origin:
1795–1805; ≪ Skt jaina
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Jain   (jīn)   
n.  A believer or follower of Jainism.

[Hindi jaina, from Sanskrit jaina-, relating to the saints, from jinaḥ, saint, victor, from jayati, he conquers.]
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