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Mohammedan

American  
[moo-ham-i-dn, moh-] / mʊˈhæm ɪ dn, moʊ- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Muhammad or Islam; Islamic; Muslim.


noun

  1. an adherent of Islam; Muslim.

Mohammedan British  
/ məʊˈhæmɪdən /

noun

  1. another word, formerly common in Western usage but never used among Muslims, for Muslim

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Mohammedan

First recorded in 1675–85; Muhammad ( def. 1 ) + -an

Example Sentences

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In his defamation claim against Kiron, Hasan, who is a member of the Mohammedan Sporting Club, said the derogatory comment about the country’s sports-loving Prime Minister embarrassed the entire nation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2019

There, Christian, Mohammedan and Jew had lived side by side in peace and, sometimes, in the closest friendship.

From Time Magazine Archive

Christian had fought Christian in alliance with Mohammedan.

From Time Magazine Archive

The new government, for instance, recognized the deep wellspring of Mohammedan faith among the people, and has encouraged religious teachings in schools.

From Time Magazine Archive

After some further remarks about Mohammedan prisoners of war being pressed into service for Germany, Liebknecht was prevented from speaking amid shouts of "Traitor!" from all parts of the Chamber.

From The Future Belongs to the People by Liebknecht, Karl Paul August Friedrich

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