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Muslim

USMUZ-luhm/ˈmʌz.ləm/MUUZ-lim/ˈmʊz.lɪm/

PluralMuslims

2 meanings of Muslim

Practice

  1. 1
    a personnouncountable
    Someone who follows and believes in the religion of Islam.

    My neighbor is a Muslim and prays five times a day.

    Many Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan.

    UsageStart it with a capital M.

  2. 2
    linked to Islamadjective
    Relating to Islam or to the people who follow it.

    She grew up in a Muslim family in Cairo.

    The old part of the city has many beautiful Muslim places of worship.

    UsageFor people, Muslim; for the religion's law or teaching, often Islamic.

    SimilarIslamic

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Origin

It comes from Arabic "muslim," meaning "one who submits." This is linked to the word "islam," meaning "submission."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts