islamic

UK /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ US /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

adj 1noun 1

Definitions

adj

Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Described by witnesses as a keen cricketer and pubgoer until contacts with Islamic militants radicalized him on a trip to Pakistan, he was ordered to serve at least 14 years for the plot, and for supplying militants in Afghanistan with money and equipment.

noun

An Islamist.

This war is between the democracies of the free world and radical Islamics.

Collocations

ADJ.

close, economic, local, political

The political islamic groups in the region have gained significant influence over the past decade.

VERB + ISLAMIC

become, books, contacts, go, kids, practice, studied, visited

My kids go to Islamic school on weekends to learn about their heritage.

ISLAMIC + NOUN

art, beliefs, country, culture, militants, movements, school, schools

The museum's new exhibition showcases stunning examples of Islamic art from the medieval period.

PREP.

from, in, into, until, up, with

The conference brought together scholars from Islamic universities across the Middle East.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — of or relating to or supporting Islamism

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Wiktionary

This war is between the democracies of the free world and radical Islamics.

Wiktionary

Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation.

Tatoeba · #376893

Tom has never visited an Islamic country.

Tatoeba · #1093636

The Koran is Islamic scripture.

Tatoeba · #1934662

The Islamic economic system hasn't been put into practice in Islamic boarding schools up to now.

Tatoeba · #4728512

Usage Notes

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