izzat
[ iz-uht ]
nounIndian English.
personal dignity or honor.
personal prestige.
Origin of izzat
11855–60; <Urdu ʿizzat<Persian <Arabic ʿizzaḥ
Words Nearby izzat
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How to use izzat in a sentence
"When we cross the Bias River again we will talk of izzat," Scott replied.
The Day's Work, Volume 1 | Rudyard KiplingTheir honour, izzat, as they call it, is their most valuable possession.
Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 | James Kennedy
British Dictionary definitions for izzat
izzat
/ (ˈɪzət) /
noun
Islam honour or prestige
Origin of izzat
1Urdu, from Arabic 'izzah glory
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