Haji Definition

hadjis, hajis, hajjis
noun
One who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
American Heritage
Often used as a form of address for one who has made such a pilgrimage.
American Heritage
Used as a disparaging term for an Arab or Muslim.
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Alternative spelling of hajji.

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Noun

Singular:
haji
Plural:
hajis

Origin of Haji

  • Persian ḥājī from Arabic ḥājj pilgrim active participle of ḥajja to perform the Meccan pilgrimage ḥgg in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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