Muslim

[muhz-lim, mooz-, moos-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.

noun

plural

Muslims, Muslim 

1. an adherent of Islam.

2. Black Muslim.

Muslim

/ ˈmʌz-, ˈmʊzlɪm /

noun

1. a follower of the religion of Islam

adjective

1. of or relating to Islam, its doctrines, culture, etc

Other Word Forms

• anti-Muslim adjective
• half-Muslim adjective
• non-Muslim adjective
• pre-Muslim adjective
• pro-Muslim adjective
• pseudo-Muslim adjective
• Muslimism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Muslim¹

< Arabic, literally, a person who submits. See Islam

Word History and Origins

Origin of Muslim¹

C17: from Arabic, literally: one who surrenders

Example Sentences

The herders are mainly Fulani Muslims, while the farmers are largely Christians from various ethnic communities, although some are Muslim.

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This part of the country is the heartland of the Shia Muslim community, and for decades has been under the sway of Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militia and political party.

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Leo’s six-day trip to the Middle East also shows continuity with Francis’ concern for religious outreach, both to the Muslim world and to other Christian denominations, including Eastern Orthodox churches.

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Born in Germany and of Lebanese descent, Nassar - a Muslim teenager who proudly wore a hijab - would soon find that her greatest challenge lay beyond her family.

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Nigeria is the most-populous state in Africa, with a large Christian and Muslim population.

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Related Words

• adherent 
• believer 
• devotee