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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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 The open letter to Sequoia also has signatures from non-Muslim Arabs and founders based in the United States. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025 Faraj’s family, a non-Muslim household, was particularly opposed, while Salam's family had concerns as well. Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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