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

Recent Examples on the Web It was given to me by my non-Muslim grandmother in India, which itself is testament to the wideness of his appeal. Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 Chipotle didn’t schedule her for any shifts during those two weeks even though other non-Muslim employees who submitted their notice continued to be scheduled for work during that time, the complaint alleged. Claire Rush, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2023 One of Indonesia’s most high-profile blasphemy cases was that of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Indonesian politician widely known as Ahok who served as Jakarta’s first non-Muslim governor in 50 years. Heather Chen, CNN, 21 Sep. 2023 One of the highest profile blasphemy cases was that of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese Indonesian widely known as Ahok and Jakarta’s first non-Muslim governor in 50 years. Heather Chen, CNN, 3 Aug. 2023 These seven men and women managed the religious and worldly needs of Iran’s Baha’i, who make up the country’s largest non-Muslim minority. Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2017 That same night, Aisha and Zahid must also come to terms with their daughter, Jamila (Mariam Haque), who has been estranged from her disapproving family since marrying the non-Muslim David (Michael Marcus). Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023 Abouhaiba said as part of the event, both Muslim and non-Muslim students were invited to the evening iftar — the meal to break one’s fast. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2023 Only non-Muslim refugees from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Pakistan were eligible for citizenship. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2023 See More

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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 4 Dec. 2023.

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