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Muslim Definition


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Muslim
Moslem
noun
    1. A follower of the religion of Islam.
adj
    1. Belonging or relating to Muslims or to Islam. See also Islam, Muhammadan.
Etymology: 17c: from Arabic muslim, literally ‘one who submits', from salma to submit (to God).

Info:
    Both Moslem and Muslim are correct, but the second is now more common than the first. The term Mohammedan is considered offensive by many Muslims and is best avoided.


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