Muhammadan

or Mu·ham·med·an

[ moo-ham-uh-dn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Muhammadan

/ mʊˈhæmədən /

First recorded in 1960–65; Muhammad + -an

"Hussein is a Muhammadan," Geller writes in one post about the president, using his middle name.

The Muhammadan tribes followed their example, and for a time British authority ceased to exist.

The early Muhammadan kings occupied it and adorned it with splendid buildings.

Henceforth its history was intimately connected with Muhammadan rule in India.

An important place in Hindu and Muhammadan times (pages 172 and 179).

An old town of great importance in Muhammadan period (pages 177 and 180).

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