variants or Jaina
ˈjī-nə How to pronounce Jain (audio)
ˈjā-
: an adherent of Jainism

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Amit Jain, finance/strategy expert, angel investor, leads Dhruva Advisors USA & USACFO, driving M&A, cross-border investments & acquisitions One of the most difficult parts of the fundraising exercise for entrepreneurs is negotiating the valuation discussion. Amit Jain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Banijay Asia’s Mrinalini Jain said that successful adaptations require more than simple translation. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024 Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings. Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024 As the initiator behind both enterprises, Dr. Jain is dedicated to creating not only an inclusive and supportive network for women in healthcare but also providing opportunities for growth through leadership programming, education, research, tools, and resources. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Jain 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu Jain, from Sanskrit Jaina

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jain was in 1805

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“Jain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jain. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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