Muhammadan

or Mu·ham·med·an

[ moo-ham-uh-dn ]

noun

1. Muslim ( defs 1, 2 ).

Muhammadan

/ mʊˈhæmədən /

noun

1. rare.
   another word (not in Muslim use) for Muslim

Other Words From

• half-Mu·hammad·an adjective
• non-Mu·hammad·an adjective noun
• non-Mu·hammed·an adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Muhammadan¹

First recorded in 1960–65; Muhammad + -an

Example Sentences

The only recruits we should obtain in large numbers would be Muhammadans.

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He was furnished with means by a general subscription in northern India, and by several Muhammadan princes who had embraced his doctrines.

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There are but three Theistic religions—the Mosaic, the Christian, and the Muhammadan.

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L. A summary of the Muhammadan doctrine of �Emanations.�

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On hearing this, the Muhammadan governor arrived in a Hindu dress, and prostrated himself with tears of joy on seeing the Master from afar.

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