"jiva" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit जीव (jīva). Doublet of quick. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|जीव}} Sanskrit जीव (jīva), {{doublet|en|quick}} Doublet of quick Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jiva (uncountable)
  1. (Jainism, Hinduism) All living beings; the essence or soul of such beings. Wikipedia link: jiva Tags: Hinduism, Jainism, uncountable Categories (topical): Hinduism, Jainism Related terms: ajiva, jivadaya
    Sense id: en-jiva-en-noun-VhLNdTYX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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