ansarian
sɑr noun ( sometimes lowercase ) ( used with a plural verb )
1.
the first inhabitants of Medina to accept Islam.
2.
any of those who helped Muhammad after he began his preaching.
Origin:
< Arabic anṣār, plural of nāṣir helper
< Arabic anṣār, plural of nāṣir helper
Related forms
An·sar·i·an, adjective
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