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Mohammedan

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Mo·ham·med·an  (m-hm-dn)
adj. & n.
Variant of Muhammadan.
Mohammedan [məʊˈhæmɪdən]
n & adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) another word, formerly common in Western usage but never used among Muslims, for Muslim
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Mohammedan - a follower of Mohammed
Muhammadan, Muhammedan
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Mohammedan - of or relating to the Arabian prophet Muhammad or to the religion he founded
Muhammadan
Translations
Mohammedan [məʊˈhæmɪdən]
A. ADJ → mahometano
B. N → mahometano/a m/f
Mohammedan (Hist) (neg!)
adj → mohammedanisch (Hist) (neg!)
n → Mohammedaner(in) m(f) (Hist) (neg!)
Mohammedan [məʊˈhæmɪd/ən] adj & n → maomettano/a
Mohammedan [məʊˈhæmɪd/ən] adj & n → maomettano/a


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At that date, the Mohammedan conqueror, Mahmoud of Ghizni, crossed India; seized on the holy city of Somnauth; and stripped of its treasures the famous temple, which had stood for centuries--the shrine of Hindoo pilgrimage, and the wonder of the Eastern world.
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"The Buddhists are cutting Mohammedan throats," the Dragoman replied, with oriental composure.
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