Muslim

[muhz-lim, mooz-, moos-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.

noun

plural

Muslims, Muslim 

1. an adherent of Islam.

2. Black Muslim.

Muslim

/ ˈmʌz-, ˈmʊzlɪm /

noun

1. a follower of the religion of Islam

adjective

1. of or relating to Islam, its doctrines, culture, etc

Other Word Forms

• anti-Muslim adjective
• half-Muslim adjective
• non-Muslim adjective
• pre-Muslim adjective
• pro-Muslim adjective
• pseudo-Muslim adjective
• Muslimism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Muslim¹

< Arabic, literally, a person who submits. See Islam

Word History and Origins

Origin of Muslim¹

C17: from Arabic, literally: one who surrenders

Example Sentences

Secret filming shows officers making sexualised comments to colleagues and sharing racist views about immigrants and Muslims.

From BBC

When asked which group caused the most grief, he answered "Muslims".

From BBC

Fateh’s campaign office in Minneapolis was vandalized with a message that read, “Somali Muslim — this warning is no joke.”

From Salon

Netanyahu expressed his support for the plan, as did eight Arab and Muslim states including Qatar, which has handed a copy to Hamas officials in Doha.

From BBC

The memorial aimed to commemorate the 2.5 million Muslim soldiers and labourers who are believed to have fought with the Allied forces in World War One, and 5.5 million in World War Two.

From BBC

Related Words

• adherent 
• believer 
• devotee