islam
noun
Simple meaning
The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪsˈlɑm
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Definition
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noun
The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
“Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion.”
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
Muslimdom (the sphere of influence of the religion).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
Used this way, islam is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a religious use: it carries the weight of tradition and ceremony.
“Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Religion/spirituality
- Historical writing
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More ways to use islam
- “Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion.”noun
- “Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia.”noun
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A scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies.
Related to The monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran.
Compound terms
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The Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan.
A radical Islamic group of terrorists in the Iraqi part of Kurdistan who oppose an independent secular nation as advocated by the United States.
Areas where Muslims are in the majority.
Areas where Muslims are in the majority.
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Sense: monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
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