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vigil in Arabic

اِعْتِصامٌ iʕtiṣāmun

/ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/

vigil in Arabic: اِعْتِصامٌ (iʕtiṣāmun). In English, vigil means an instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

Arabic words for vigil

quiet demonstration
اِعْتِصامٌ iʕtiṣāmun

English meaning of vigil

  1. noun An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
  2. noun A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
  3. noun The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
  4. noun A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

Full definition of vigil

vigil in a sentence

  • His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.
  • The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.

Synonyms of vigil

vigil in other languages

Questions about vigil in Arabic

What is the meaning of vigil in Arabic?
Vigil in Arabic is اِعْتِصامٌ (iʕtiṣāmun).
ما معنى كلمة vigil؟
Vigil: اِعْتِصامٌ (iʕtiṣāmun).
What does vigil mean in English?
Vigil means an instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

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