zakat
noun
Simple meaning
Almsgiving, usually in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes.
Pronunciation
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zuhkahtIPA pronunciation (US)
zəkɑt
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Definition
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noun
islam
Almsgiving, usually in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes; the third of the five pillars of Islam.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Almsgiving, usually in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes; the third of the five pillars of Islam.
Used this way, zakat is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in finance or economics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Generous and giving
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
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