izzat

[ iz-uht ]

noun

, Indian English.

1. personal dignity or honor.
2. personal prestige.

izzat

/ ˈɪzət /

noun

1. Islam honour or prestige

Word History and Origins

Origin of izzat¹

1855–60; < Urdu ʿizzat < Persian < Arabic ʿizzaḥ

Word History and Origins

Origin of izzat¹

Urdu, from Arabic 'izzah glory

Example Sentences

"When we cross the Bias River again we will talk of izzat," Scott replied.

From Project Gutenberg

Their honour, izzat, as they call it, is their most valuable possession.

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