islamic
adj.adj. relating to the religion of Islam or the people who follow it.
adj. relating to the religion, law, or civilization of Islam.
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.
From Islam + -ic, probably after New Latin islāmicus or French islamique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Typically used as a proper adjective and should be capitalized.
Last updated May 2, 2026