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ISLAMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or supporting Islamism

Example:

Islamic art

Synonyms:

Islamic; Moslem; Muslim

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Islamism (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)

Derivation:

Islam (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 (the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion)

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