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 video carried by state media showed dozens attending a ceremony to mark Ashura, the holiest day of the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, standing chanting as Khamenei entered a hall where many government functions are held. —USA Today, 6 July 2025

Backpack drive The West Valley Muslim Association is holding a backpack drive for children in Santa Clara County’s welfare system. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 July 2025

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 updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025

The Muslim World League (MWL) has also warned that groups like ISIS are using AI to recruit a new generation of terrorists. —Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025

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)"