hakim
1or ha·keem
[ hah-keem ]
/ hɑˈkim /
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noun (esp. in Muslim countries)
a wise or learned man.
a physician; doctor.
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Origin of hakim
1First recorded in 1575–85, hakim is from the Arabic word hakīm wise, wise man
Other definitions for hakim (2 of 3)
hakim2
[ hah-keem ]
/ ˈhɑ kim /
noun
(in Muslim countries) a ruler; governor; judge.
Origin of hakim
2First recorded in 1605–15, hakim is from the Arabic word hākim governor
Other definitions for hakim (3 of 3)
Hakim
or Ha·keem
[ hah-keem ]
/ hɑˈkim /
noun
a male given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for hakim
hakim
hakeem
/ (hɑːˈkiːm, ˈhɑːkiːm) /
noun
a Muslim judge, ruler, or administrator
a Muslim physician
Word Origin for hakim
C17: from Arabic, from hakama to rule
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