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Pronunciation: [mjˈuːzɪn] (IPA)

The word "muezzin" refers to a Muslim official who calls the faithful to prayer from the minaret of a mosque. There are several other words that can be used to describe this position. One of the most common is "muadhin." Other synonyms include "mozzen," "muazzin," "mu'addin," "muezzin-mullah," and "muezzin-caller." Each of these words has the same meaning as "muezzin" and can be used interchangeably. These synonyms help to provide a greater understanding of the role of the muezzin in Muslim culture.
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What are the hypernyms for Muezzin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    cleric, religious official, Caller to prayer, Islamic religious leader, Mosque servant.

Usage examples for Muezzin

All night long he tramps through the darkness, stopping every twenty or thirty paces to deliver his sonorous prayer for help, nor ceases until the muezzin voices the summons to morning prayer.
"By-Ways of Bombay"
S. M. Edwardes, C.V.O.
A platform had been built on the roof for the muezzin.
"King--of the Khyber Rifles"
Talbot Mundy
Go, infidel, the muezzin calls to prayers.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat

Famous quotes with Muezzin

  • The village muezzin called the faithful to prayer. Diane ignored the sound.
    Robert Charles Wilson
  • So wrote Pater, calling an art-for-art's sake muezzin to the faithful from the topmost turret of the ivory tower.
    Cyril Connolly

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