masjid

[mas-jid]

noun

Arabic.

1. a mosque.

masjid

/ ˈmʌsdʒɪd /

noun

1. a mosque in an Arab country

Word History and Origins

Origin of masjid¹

Arabic; see _mosque

Example Sentences

This process, Muslim groups say, will put many historical dargahs and masjids at risk.

From BBC

Kamala is also part of the region’s Muslim, South Asian community, where she knows the halal food cart vendors and attends Friday prayers at the neighborhood masjid.

From Los Angeles Times

My parents and other adults at the masjid had given up trying to "save" her by getting the authorities involved.

From Literature

During the meeting at the masjid, they offered him examples of relatives who had been targeted for being Muslim.

From New York Times

Every Tuesday, he steps into the kitchen at the masjid, dons a white apron and throws the mini pies into the oven to raise money for the masjid.

From Los Angeles Times

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