Muslim
Americannoun
adjective
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Derived Forms
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Muslimismnoun
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anti-Muslimadjective
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half-Muslimadjective
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non-Muslimadjective
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pre-Muslimadjective
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pro-Muslimadjective
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pseudo-Muslimadjective
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Etymology
Origin of Muslim
< Arabic, literally, a person who submits. See Islam
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Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
But officials confirmed no casualties or serious damage, notably to the southern city's Alhambra palace, a UNESCO-listed jewel of medieval Islamic architecture and the seat of Spain's last Muslim kingdom.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Historically Pakistan always wanted to be seen as primus inter pares”—first among equals—“in the Muslim world,” says Farzana Shaikh, an expert on Pakistan at the British think tank Chatham House, in a phone interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Having become the world’s leading producer of solar panels, electronics and electric vehicles, China is now gaining ground in goods aimed at Muslim consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
And what I wanted was a Muslim community that I could pray with and also have fun with.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Today, close to half the population are Spanish Christians who came from mainland Spain, with about the same number of Arab Muslims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Shia Muslims make up roughly 10% to 15% of the world’s Muslims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The holy site is also separated into an area for Jews and one for Muslims, each with a separate entrance.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The debate unfolded against the backdrop of Muharram, the sacred month of mourning observed by Shia Muslims.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
As we get closer to the border, I see more and more Muslims on the opposite path from India seeking new homes.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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