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Jainism   /dʒˈeɪnɪzəm/   Listen
Jainism

noun
1.
Sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism.
2.
Religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being.





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