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Moslem

Muslim

noun MOS-lem Rare

Origin: from Arabic muslim

Usage Note

Moslem is an older German rendering of 'Muslim'; the form Muslim (undeclined or with -s plural) is now preferred in most registers, though Moslem still appears in older texts. The feminine is Moslemin or Muslimin.

Examples

"Als gläubiger Moslem fastete er im Ramadan."

Natural Translation

As a devout Muslim he fasted during Ramadan.

Literal Translation

As devout Muslim fasted he in-the Ramadan.

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