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
It was given to me by my non-Muslim grandmother in India, which itself is testament to the wideness of his appeal.
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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near non-Muslim
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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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