Definition of Jainism

Noun: Jainism  'jI,ni-zum

1. 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
    
2. Sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism

See also:
Jain
Jainist

Anagrams containing the word Jainism

jmiiasn mjainis smjaini ismjain nismjai inismja ainismj