Meccan
noun
a person from Mecca.
Meccans
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pluralof Meccan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meccans used to have more personal interaction with the Hajj pilgrims.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
In 622, Muhammad’s twelfth year of prophecy, his community fled persecution and increasing aggression by the polytheist Meccans.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Many Meccans believed his revolutionary ideas would lead to neglect of the traditional Arab gods.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Most Meccans pledged their loyalty to Muhammad, and many converted to Islam.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Then a ten year peace was agreed upon between the Meccans and the Mohammedans.
From A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. by Clayton Edwards
