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majlis
[ mahj-lis ]
noun
, plural maj·lis.
- a public audience held by a chieftain, monarch, or other ruler to listen to the requests of petitioners.
- a house of parliament, as in Iran.
Majlis
/ ˈmædʒlɪs /
noun
- the parliament of Iran
- (in various N African and Middle Eastern countries) an assembly; council
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Word History and Origins
Origin of majlis1
Borrowed into English from Arabic around 1815–25
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Word History and Origins
Origin of majlis1
from Persian: assembly
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Example Sentences
The meal was served in the majlis on a large copper tray sent from the upper apartments.
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