non-Muslim

noun

non-Mus·​lim ˌnän-ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce non-Muslim (audio)
-ˈmu̇s-,
-ˈmu̇z-
plural non-Muslims
: a person who is not a Muslim
non-Muslim adjective
non-Muslim groups/regions

Examples of non-Muslim in a Sentence

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Pakistan is Muslim, having driven out almost the entirety of its non-Muslim minority over the last century. Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 El Cajon Valley’s non-Muslim players stepped up during the holy month, which ended March 29. Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025 Women are to cover themselves in front of non-Muslim males and females. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Helping Muslim students feel safe Often the only female Muslim teacher at her school, Khan-Ghany served as important representation to Muslim students and a bridge to non-Muslim students, constantly helping dispel negative stereotypes held by students and parents. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for non-Muslim

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-Muslim was in 1875

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“Non-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Muslim. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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