"anekantavada" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɑːneɪkɑːntəˈvɑːdə/ [UK]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit अनेकान्तवाद (an-ekānta-vāda, “scepticism, non-absolutism”), a compound literally meaning "doctrine of non-exclusivity". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|अनेकान्तवाद||scepticism, non-absolutism|tr=an-ekānta-vāda}} Sanskrit अनेकान्तवाद (an-ekānta-vāda, “scepticism, non-absolutism”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anekantavada (uncountable)
  1. (Jainism) The doctrine of many-sidedness, specifically that reality and truth have multiple aspects and demand diverse points of view. Tags: Jainism, uncountable Categories (topical): Jainism Synonyms: anekantavad, anekāntavāda

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