Word
islamic
Phoneticsis·lam·ic
/ˌɪzˈɫɑmɪk/
Definition
adj. related to the religion of Islam, its laws, or its culture.
adj. pertaining to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.
Examples
“The museum has a beautiful collection of Islamic art.”
“The city is famous for its historic Islamic architecture and ancient mosques.”
“Scholars often study the Islamic Golden Age to understand how early scientific and mathematical advancements influenced modern Western thought.”
Examples
simple
“The museum has a beautiful collection of Islamic art.”
contextual
“The city is famous for its historic Islamic architecture and ancient mosques.”
complex
“Scholars often study the Islamic Golden Age to understand how early scientific and mathematical advancements influenced modern Western thought.”
Pitfall
He is an Islamic.
He is a Muslim.
Use 'Islamic' as an adjective for things (Islamic art, Islamic law). Use 'Muslim' as a noun for a person who follows the religion.
Etymology
From Islam + -ic, probably after New Latin islāmicus or French islamique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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