Muslim

noun

Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm  ˈmu̇s- 

ˈmu̇z-

1

: an adherent of Islam

2

: black muslim

Muslim adjective

Examples of Muslim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The presence of a man who may have been a Muslim suggests that, in a canvas that also contains Jews and Christians, the Dutch artist was articulating a message of tolerance. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

The data shows how Muslim Americans are systematically denied opportunities, targeted and made to feel unwelcome in their own country. — Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026

The center also alleges that the APA has put up roadblocks to allowing an official Jewish affinity group to form, while excusing inflammatory language about Zionism from an Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African affinity group. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

The funeral, burial and farewell events for Khamenei will occur between July 4 and 9 during Muharram, a traditional period of mourning in the Shiite Muslim calendar. — Arkansas Online, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Muslim

• anti-Muslim
• Black Muslim
• Muslim era
• non-Muslim

Kids Definition

Muslim

noun

Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm  ˈmu̇s- 

ˈmu̇z-

: a follower of Islam

Muslim adjective

Etymology

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