Word
salaam
US/səˈɫɑm/
UK/sˈælɑːm/
Definition
n. a common greeting in Muslim countries that means 'peace'. It is often used as a respectful way to say hello or goodbye.
n. a traditional greeting in Muslim cultures, literally meaning 'peace'. Often used as a shortened form of the full Arabic greeting 'As-salamu alaykum'.
Examples
“He entered the room with a polite salaam to everyone.”
“The shopkeeper offered a warm salaam as we walked through the door of the market.”
“In many cultures across the Middle East and South Asia, the salaam serves not just as a greeting but as a fundamental gesture of mutual respect and peaceful intention.”
Examples
simple
“He entered the room with a polite salaam to everyone.”
contextual
“The shopkeeper offered a warm salaam as we walked through the door of the market.”
complex
“In many cultures across the Middle East and South Asia, the salaam serves not just as a greeting but as a fundamental gesture of mutual respect and peaceful intention.”
Usage
Often used as a standalone exclamation or as a noun referring to the act of greeting.
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