Hinayanist

[ hee-nuh-yah-nist ]

noun

1. a Buddhist of the Hinayana school.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hinayanist¹

First recorded in 1905–10; Hinayan(a) + -ist

Example Sentences

Polemics against various Hinayanist sects are ascribed to him.

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But in Hinayanist Buddhism legend and mythology are ornamental, and edifying, nothing more.

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Indeed among the Hinayanist churches that of Burma has in recent centuries held the first place for learning.

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It does not appear that the Hinayanist influence which became predominant in Camboja extended to Champa.

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The Chinese editors draw a clear distinction between Hinayanist and Mahayanist scriptures.

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