Muslim

noun

Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce Muslim (audio) ˈmu̇s- How to pronounce Muslim (audio)
ˈmu̇z-
1
: an adherent of Islam
2
Muslim adjective

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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 The person arrested is a Muslim who had been regularly attending the mosque for the past several months, the Islamic Center of Frisco said in a statement on social media. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025 First pointing out that Jewish hate was on the rise in the U.S., the campaign then pointed out that Black hate, Muslim hate, and Asian hate were also rising - and called on everyone to combat hate against all of these groups as well as others. Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 This couple and their children have made a successful life for themselves in Thornton and have created a support program called Muslim Youth for Positive Impact that has enabled many Afghans to integrate into our community and serve as contributing members of society. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Muslim

Word History

Etymology

Arabic muslim, literally, one who submits (to God)

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Muslim was circa 1615

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“Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Muslim. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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Muslim

noun
Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce Muslim (audio) ˈmu̇s- How to pronounce Muslim (audio)
ˈmu̇z-
: a follower of Islam
Muslim adjective
Etymology

from Arabic muslim, literally "one who surrenders (to God)"

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