
Jain
Religious Identity
Used to identify someone who practices the Jain religion and its teachings.
My new friend at school is a Jain; she goes to the temple every week.
Dietary Habits
Jains often follow strict dietary laws, including vegetarianism or veganism.
They don't eat at fast-food chains because they're Jains.
Cultural Specificity
The term is specific to Indian culture and may not be well-known globally.
In our global diversity class, we learned about Jains and their festivals.
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AsceticismAusterityJainismLiberateRenunciationSpiritualityVegetarianism
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