masjid

[ mas-jid ]

noun

, Arabic.

1. a mosque.

masjid

/ ˈmʌsdʒɪd /

noun

1. a mosque in an Arab country

Word History and Origins

Origin of masjid¹

Arabic; see mosque

Example Sentences

Kamala is also part of the region’s Muslim, South Asian community, where she knows the halal food cart vendors and attends Friday prayers at the neighborhood masjid.

From Los Angeles Times

My parents and other adults at the masjid had given up trying to "save" her by getting the authorities involved.

From Literature

During the meeting at the masjid, they offered him examples of relatives who had been targeted for being Muslim.

From New York Times

The mosque founded a half-century ago is a place for spirituality, Hasan says, but worshippers must live in America — not the masjid.

From Los Angeles Times

Shakur, 36, who lives in Southeast Washington, met Daye at a masjid, or mosque, in Baltimore, and the pair became fast friends.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• chapel
• church
• holy place
• house of worship
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• synagogue