Islam
Etymology

Borrowed around 1610 from Arabic إِسْلَام, verbal noun of أَسْلَمَ, from the root س ل م (s-l-m).

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈɪs.lɑːm/, /ˈɪz.lɑːm/, /ɪsˈlɑːm/, /ɪzˈlɑːm/, or with /-læm/
Proper noun
  1. A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.
    1. The Muslimdom .
  2. A male given name.
  3. Surname
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