Ajivika

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proper noun

A heterodox school of Indian philosophy, believed to have been founded in the 5th century BCE by Makkhali Gosāla; a major rival of Vedic religion, early Buddhism, and Jainism.

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Ajivikism
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A heterodox school of Indian philosophy, believed to have been founded in the 5th century BCE by Makkhali Gosāla; a major rival of Vedic religion, early Buddhism, and Jainism.

    Synonyms: Ajivikism

nounAjivika (plural Ajivikas)

plural Ajivikas

  1. A supporter of this philosophy.

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA heterodox school of Indian philosophy, believed to have been founded in the 5th century BCE by Makkhali Gosāla; a major rival of Vedic religion, early Buddhism, and Jainism.

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Ajivikism
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ajivikism
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APA

Ajivika. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ajivika

MLA

“Ajivika.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ajivika. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ajivika,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ajivika.

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