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Jainist

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A person who follows Jainism, an Indian religion that teaches non-violence

noun
/ˈdʒeɪnɪst/

: jainista

Many Jainists celebrate Mahavir Jayanti as a major religious festival.

Examples

As a Jainist, she strictly follows the practice of non-violence in her daily life.
He became interested in the teachings of a Jainist monk while traveling in India.
A Jainist believes in non-violence as a core principle.
Many Jainists practice strict vegetarianism.
A Jainist believes in the principles of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings.
She introduced herself as a Jainist, proud of her commitment to vegetarianism and ascetic practices.
As a Jainist, he participates in rituals that promote peace and harmony in the community.

Synonyms

Jain

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A person who follows the religion Jainism that teaches non-violence

emphasizes the same beliefs but mentions strict ascetic practice

Surface Forms

Jainist singular

Jainists plural

Morphology

Jainist = Jain (transparent) = Jain + ist

Productive and regular formation: 'Jain' + suffix '-ist' yields 'a follower of Jainism', which learners can infer from the base.

Etymology

Jainist comes from Jain, which comes from the Sanskrit Jaina, a follower of a Jina — a 'conqueror' who has 'won' over their own desires. The ending -ist means 'a person who believes in', so a Jainist is someone who follows the idea of self-control and non-violence.