Meaning of Jainism | Babel Free
/ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/Definitions
- An ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.
- A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy
Equivalents
Examples
“Jainism is similar to other eastern religions in believing in reincarnation.”
“I know enough about Jainism to know that Jains are some of the most extreme vegetarians around.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.