Muslim

noun

Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce Muslim (audio) ˈmu̇s- How to pronounce Muslim (audio)
ˈmu̇z-
1
: an adherent of Islam
2
Muslim adjective

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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. Lauren Costantino july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in co-counsel with the Muslim Legal Fund of America and local Texas attorneys filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of students arrested at UT on April 24, 2024, for criminal trespass when protesting. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Speakers from a number of faith traditions, ranging from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist to Baha’i and New Thought, will give presentations about their faith via Zoom. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025 Soliman was involved in the charity as a board member and donor in the years before December 2013, when the Egyptian government declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Muslim

Word History

Etymology

Arabic muslim, literally, one who submits (to God)

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Muslim was circa 1615

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“Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Muslim. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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Muslim

noun
Mus·​lim ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce Muslim (audio) ˈmu̇s- How to pronounce Muslim (audio)
ˈmu̇z-
: a follower of Islam
Muslim adjective
Etymology

from Arabic muslim, literally "one who surrenders (to God)"

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