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- [hee-nuh-yah-nuh]
- /ˌhi nəˈyɑ nə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hee-nuh-yah-nuh]
- /ˌhi nəˈyɑ nə/
Definitions of hinayana word
- noun hinayana earlier of the two great schools of Buddhism, still prevalent in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Cambodia, emphasizing personal salvation through one's own efforts. 1
- noun hinayana any of various early forms of Buddhism 0
- noun hinayana (as modifier) 0
- noun hinayana the oldest major movement or school in Buddhism, found especially in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia: it emphasizes the attainment of nirvana through meditation and monastic discipline 0
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Origin of hinayana
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Sanskrit, equivalent to hīna lesser, inferior + yāna vehicle
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Parts of speech for Hinayana
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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hinayana popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hinayana usage trend in Literature
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