Hinayanist
[ hee-nuh-yah-nist ]
noun
a Buddhist of the Hinayana school.
Origin of Hinayanist
1First recorded in 1905–10; Hinayan(a) + -ist
- Also called Theravadin.
Words Nearby Hinayanist
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How to use Hinayanist in a sentence
Polemics against various Hinayanist sects are ascribed to him.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles EliotBut in Hinayanist Buddhism legend and mythology are ornamental, and edifying, nothing more.
Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) | Charles EliotIndeed among the Hinayanist churches that of Burma has in recent centuries held the first place for learning.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Charles EliotIt does not appear that the Hinayanist influence which became predominant in Camboja extended to Champa.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Charles EliotThe Chinese editors draw a clear distinction between Hinayanist and Mahayanist scriptures.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Charles Eliot
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