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

After many fruitless attempts to gain admittance to the prison, he found a strongly grated window in an unguarded part of the building, which lighted the dungeon of the unfortunate Muhammadan, who, loaded with chains, waited in despair the execution of the barbarous sentence.

From Literature

Of the four Muslim players named in the first Indian team, three came from Aligarh, whose most well-known institution - the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College - had been established by the social reformer Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan to promote western learning within his community.

From BBC

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

The moral effect of Christian and Muhammadan Theism on the nations influenced, was well shown in the recent Russo-Turkish War.

From Project Gutenberg