non-Muslim

noun

non-Mus·​lim ˌnän-ˈməz-ləm 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, many Muslims report feeling discouraged from seeking both physical and psychological treatment from non-Muslim providers, leading Muslim Americans to significantly underutilize available services compared to other ethnic and religious minority groups. —Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026

Friends warned them that switching to halal was a risk with their existing non-Muslim customers. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

The central authority of the emperor became tenuous, and non-Muslim communities such as the Sikhs and Rajputs rebelled against Aurangzeb’s policies. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026

Carroll encouraged state officials and non-Muslim community members to get to know local schools and their curriculum. —Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for non-Muslim

• muslim