ghazi
Americannoun
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a Muslim soldier, especially one fighting against non-Muslims.
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(initial capital letter) a title given in Turkey to a victorious sultan, general, etc.
noun
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a Muslim fighter against infidels
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(often capital) a Turkish warrior of high rank
Etymology
Origin of ghazi
First recorded in 1745–55, ghazi is from the Arabic word ghāzī
Example Sentences
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Aston Villa team-mates Anwar El Ghazi and Tyrone Mings' contretemps came in a goalless draw with West Ham.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
Those plaintiffs are: Abdul Jalil Qaid Ghazi Hussein, 38, the father of seven children; Nasrudin Mohammed, 30, who was pregnant with a fourth child; and Michael Ryan of Ireland, who was married.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
Ghazi said the war isn’t just of global significance for many students but also of deeply personal importance for their families.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024
“We pray to God that it stops,” said Ghazi Abu Issa, who fled his home and sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024
“You know, your grandfather, Ghazi Sahib, the judge? Now, his uncle and my grandfather were cousins,” she said.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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