majlis

[ mahj-lis ]

noun

, plural maj·lis.

1. a public audience held by a chieftain, monarch, or other ruler to listen to the requests of petitioners.
2. a house of parliament, as in Iran.

Majlis

/ ˈmædʒlɪs /

noun

1. the parliament of Iran
2. (in various N African and Middle Eastern countries) an assembly; council

Word History and Origins

Origin of majlis¹

Borrowed into English from Arabic around 1815–25

Word History and Origins

Origin of majlis¹

from Persian: assembly

Example Sentences

The meal was served in the majlis on a large copper tray sent from the upper apartments.

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