non-Muslim

noun

non-Mus·​lim ˌnän-ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce non-Muslim (audio)
-ˈmu̇s-,
-ˈmu̇z-
plural non-Muslims
: a person who is not a Muslim
non-Muslim adjective
non-Muslim groups/regions

Examples of non-Muslim in a Sentence

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Normally, mosques will hold open houses throughout the month of Ramadan, inviting non-Muslim friends and community members to share the Iftar meal. Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 Hasina’s political party, the Awami League—which is secular and historically extended protection to the country’s non-Muslim communities—has been banned under anti-terrorism legislation. Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Women are to cover themselves in front of non-Muslim males and females. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Abubaker also thinks the festival’s welcoming environment helps contribute to its popularity, noting that 20% to 30% of attendees are non-Muslim. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for non-Muslim

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-Muslim was in 1875

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“Non-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Muslim. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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