Muslim
[muhz-lim, moo z-, moo s-] /ˈmʌz lɪm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʊs-/
adjective
1.
of or relating to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.
noun, plural Muslims, Muslim.
2.
an adherent of Islam.
3.
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/ˈmʊzlɪm; ˈmʌz-/
noun (pl) -lims, -lim
1.
a follower of the religion of Islam
adjective
2.
of or relating to Islam, its doctrines, culture, etc
1610s (n.), 1777 (adj.), from Arabic muslim “one who submits” (to the faith), from root of aslama “he resigned.” Related to Islam.
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