Mus·lim
| \ ˈməz-ləm
, ˈmu̇s-
, ˈmu̇z- \
, ˈmu̇s-
, ˈmu̇z- \
Definition of Muslim
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: an adherent of Islam
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: black muslim
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“Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Muslim. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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Muslim
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English Language Learners Definition of Muslim
: a person whose religion is Islam : a follower of Islam
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Muslim
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Mus·lim
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: a person whose religion is Islam
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The first known use of Muslim was circa 1615
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