mosque

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From French mosquée, from Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic مسجد (masjid), literally ‘place of prostration’.

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mosque (plural mosques)

1. (Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, corresponding to a church or synagogue in other religions, and having at least one minaret; a masjid.

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People of Islamic faith prefer the Arabic-derived term masjid over the English term mosque.

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