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Muslim

noun Mus·lim \ˈməz-ləm, ˈmu̇s-, ˈmu̇z-\

: a person whose religion is Islam : a follower of Islam

Full Definition of MUSLIM

1
:  an adherent of Islam
2
:  black muslim
— Muslim adjective
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Origin of MUSLIM

Arabic muslim, literally, one who submits (to God)
First Known Use: circa 1615

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

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MUSLIM Defined for Kids

Muslim

noun Mus·lim \ˈməz-ləm\

Definition of MUSLIM for Kids

:  a person whose religion is Islam

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Muslim
  2. Moslem
  3. Muslim era
  4. anti-Muslim
  5. Black Muslim
  6. non-
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