What is another word for muhammedan?

Pronunciation: [mjuːhˈamɪdən] (IPA)

The word "Muhammedan" is a term that has been used to refer to followers of the Islamic faith. However, as language evolves, it is important to recognize that the word may carry negative connotations and is not preferred by many within the Muslim community. Synonyms that are commonly used instead of "Muhammedan" include "Muslim," "Islamic," and "Islamist." These terms carry a more neutral or positive meaning and do not associate the identity of Muslims with a single person, Muhammed. Other synonyms include "believers," "adherents of Islam," or simply "followers of the faith." It is essential to use language that is respectful and inclusive of all individuals and their beliefs.

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What are the hypernyms for Muhammedan?

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

Usage examples for Muhammedan

Driving along the Marina he sees the Senate House of the Madras University surmounted by its four squat towers; farther on he sees the staid Engineering College, and the still staider Presidency College, and, beyond, the whitewashed buildings of Queen Mary's residential College for Women; and on his way back by the Mount Road he sees the muhammedan College, with its little white mosque and its spacious playing-fields in the heart of the city.
"The Story of Madras"
Glyn Barlow
But even in the means employed to incite the Christian warriors and the manner in which the Crusades were carried on, there is a great similarity between the Christian and the muhammedan procedure.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport
As soon as the rebels in the interior had been dealt with, Yusuf, as a good muhammedan, wished to attack the Christians, and chose the island of Rhodes as the scene of the Holy War, hoping to obtain this island as easily as Bursbai had obtained the island of Cyprus.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport

Related words: muhammadan, mohamedan, muhamadan, mahometan

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