Muhammadan

or Mu·ham·med·an

[ moo-ham-uh-dn ]

/ mʊˈhæm ə dn /

noun, adjective

Muslim(defs 1, 2).

Origin of Muhammadan

First recorded in 1960–65; Muhammad + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Muhammadan

half-Mu·ham·mad·an, adjectivenon-Mu·ham·mad·an, adjective, nounnon-Mu·ham·med·an, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for muhammadan

"Hussein is a Muhammadan," Geller writes in one post about the president, using his middle name.
The Charlatans Have Taken Over 9/11|Reza Aslan|September 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The Muhammadan uses earth for the purpose of purification when water is not procurable.
The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. I (of 2)|W. Crooke
The Muharram celebration takes its name from the first month of the Muhammadan year, during which it takes place.
Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official|William Sleeman
Pigeon fanciers are to be found in most towns of Northern India and are generally Muhammadan.
Beast and Man in India|John Lockwood Kipling

There was', continued my Muhammadan friend, 'an infinite deal of sound political wisdom in this one sentence.
Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official|William Sleeman
The accused told the Muhammadan to cover the child with a vessel, which he did.
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

British Dictionary definitions for muhammadan

Muhammadan

Muhammedan

/ (mʊˈhæmədən) /

noun, adjective

rare, archaic another word (not in Muslim use) for Muslim

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