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hakim

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ha·kim 1 also ha·keem  (häkm)
n. pl. ha·kims also ha·keems
A Muslim physician.
[Arabic akm, wise, wise man, from akama, to judge, decide; see km in Semitic roots.]
ha·kim 2  (häkm)
n. pl. ha·kims
A Muslim ruler, provincial governor, or judge.
[Arabic kim, active participle of akama, to decide, govern; see km in Semitic roots.]
hakim, hakeem [hɑːˈkiːm ˈhɑːkiːm]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a Muslim judge, ruler, or administrator
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a Muslim physician
[from Arabic, from hakama to rule]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hakimhakim - a Muslim ruler or governor or judge
Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
2.hakim - a Muslim physician
hakeem
Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
doc, doctor, physician, Dr., MD, medico - a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"


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