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dhimwit

/ˈdɪmwɪt/

dhimwit noun: a non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.

Noun

dhimwit (plural dhimwits)

  1. (derogatory, offensive) A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
    • What a bunch of taqiyya and praise by a dhimwit. Obviously they have not read The Legacy of Jihad by Andrew Bostom.2006 February 1, John Sobieski, WATANDOST: An Educational Blog About Religion, Politics and Security in South West Asia, archived from the original on 22 Nov 2023
    • Dhim·wit (dïm-wît) – A non-Muslim member of a free society that abets the stated cause of Islamic domination with remarkable gullibility. A dhimwit is always quick to extend sympathy to the very enemy that would take away his or her own freedom (or life) if given the opportunity.2008 April 30, stix1972, Stix Blog Backup, archived from the original on 22 Dec 2025
    Synonyms:
    dhimmi

Synonyms of dhimwit

Forms of dhimwit

pluraldhimwits

Origin of dhimwit

Blend of dhimmi + dimwit.

Questions about dhimwit

What does dhimwit mean?
Dhimwit means a non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
What part of speech is dhimwit?
Dhimwit is a noun.
How do you pronounce dhimwit?
Dhimwit is pronounced /ˈdɪmwɪt/.
What is the plural of dhimwit?
The plural of dhimwit is dhimwits.

Words near dhimwit in the dictionary

  1. Dhimmicrat
  2. Dhimmicrats
  3. dhimmis
  4. dhimmitude
  5. Dhimotiki
  6. dhimwit
  7. dhimwits
  8. dhindo
  9. Dhingra
  10. Dhingras
  11. Dhinmanaa

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