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- [uh-him-sah, uh-hing-]
- /əˈhɪm sɑ, əˈhɪŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-him-sah, uh-hing-]
- /əˈhɪm sɑ, əˈhɪŋ-/
Definitions of ahimsa word
- noun ahimsa (in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist philosophy) the law of reverence for, and nonviolence to, every form of life 3
- noun ahimsa the doctrine that all life is one and sacred, resulting in the principle of nonviolence toward all living creatures 3
- noun ahimsa the principle of noninjury to living beings. 1
- noun ahimsa (in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain tradition) the principle of nonviolence toward all living things. 1
- noun ahimsa A doctrine of non-violence in Hinduism and Buddhism, concerned with the sacredness of all living things and an effort to avoid causing harm to them. 0
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Origin of ahimsa
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Sanskrit, equivalent to a- not, without (cognate with a-6) + hiṁsā injury, akin to hánti (he) slays, Greek phónos murder
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Parts of speech for Ahimsa
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ahimsa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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