Muslim

The definition of a Muslim is a person who follows and practices the beliefs of Islam.

(noun)

An example of a Muslim is the rapper and actor Ice Cube.

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See Muslim in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an adherent of Islam

adjective

of Islam or the Muslims

See Muslim in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. also Mos·lem (mŏzˈləm, mŏsˈ-) A believer in or adherent of Islam.
  2. A member of the Nation of Islam; a Black Muslim.

Origin:

Origin: Arabic muslim, one who surrenders

Origin: , active participle of ’aslama, to surrender; see Islam

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Related Forms:

  • Musˈlim adjective

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