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Ansar

[ an-sahr ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. the first inhabitants of Medina to accept Islam.
  2. any of those who helped Muhammad after he began his preaching.

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Other Words From

  • An·sari·an adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Ansar1

< Arabic anṣār, plural of nāṣir helper

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