ahimsas
|a-him-sas|
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/əˈhɪmsəz/
(ahimsa)
nonviolence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ahimsa' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'ahiṃsā', where 'a-' meant 'non-' and 'hiṃsā' meant 'injury or harm'.
Historical Evolution
'ahiṃsā' transformed into the modern English word 'ahimsa' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'non-injury or non-harm', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the principle of non-violence toward all living beings, originating from Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
The practice of ahimsa is central to Jainism.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 05:36