ghazi

[gah-zee]

noun

plural

ghazis 

1. a Muslim soldier, especially one fighting against non-Muslims.

2. (initial capital letter),  a title given in Turkey to a victorious sultan, general, etc.

ghazi

/ ˈɡɑːzɪ /

noun

1. a Muslim fighter against infidels

2. (often capital) a Turkish warrior of high rank

Word History and Origins

Origin of ghazi¹

First recorded in 1745–55, ghazi is from the Arabic word ghāzī

Word History and Origins

Origin of ghazi¹

C18: from Arabic, from ghazā he made war

Example Sentences

Ghazi al-Aloul, a displaced resident from northern Gaza, told the BBC he is now sleeping at the entrance of al-Quds Hospital in Tel al-Hawa, southwest Gaza.

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A kidney specialist at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, Dr Ghazi al-Yazji, told the BBC he was seeing more patients with new infections and conditions caused by contaminated water and drinking water with high salinity.

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Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, the prime minister under Assad, issued a video statement on social media saying he would work with any “leadership chosen by the people,” and he urged citizens to safeguard public institutions and not engage in attacks.

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In November, a member of Hamas's political bureau, Ghazi Hamad, said: “We must teach Israel a lesson and we will do this again and again.”

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Ghazi said the war isn’t just of global significance for many students but also of deeply personal importance for their families.

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