hijra
a person whose gender identity is neither male nor female, typically a person who was assigned male at birth but whose gender expression is female.
a person who is transgender.
Origin of hijra
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Other definitions for Hijra (2 of 2)
the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution a.d. 622: regarded as the beginning of the Muslim Era.
the Muslim Era itself.
Origin of Hijra
2- Also Hegira, Hijrah.
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How to use hijra in a sentence
Attempting to desegregate Dar Ul hijra, known in law enforcement circles as “the 9/11 mosque,” is significant.
In the first half of the second year of the hijra the breach between them was complete.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellThe emasculation is a secret rite and takes place under the direction of the chief hijra priest of Behechra.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India | R. V. RussellThe lad is called the daughter of the old hijra his guardian.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India | R. V. RussellThe earliest reference to Omar Khayyam dates from the middle of the seventh century of the hijra.
The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam | Omar Khayyam
The two sects founded by Sur and Zahar became extinct in the eighth century of the hijra.
The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
British Dictionary definitions for hijra
/ (ˈhɪdʒrə) /
(in India) a person who adopts a gender role that is neither male nor female
Origin of hijra
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