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koran

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kɔˈɹɑn// ko·ran

n. the holy book of Islam. It contains the words that Muslims believe God spoke to the prophet Muhammad.

n. the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. Often transliterated as 'Quran' or 'Qur'an' in modern academic and religious contexts.


SIMPLE

He reads a chapter from the Koran every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The scholar spent years studying the historical and linguistic context of the Koran's verses.

COMPLEX

Calligraphers throughout history have developed intricate styles of script specifically for transcribing the Koran, treating the physical book as a work of sacred art.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Czech Korán.

Usage

Usually preceded by the definite article 'the'. When referring to the book itself, it is always capitalised.

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