takfiri
takfiri noun: a radical Muslim who excommunicates other Muslims, or accuses them of apostasy.
Noun
takfiri (plural takfiris)
- A radical Muslim who excommunicates other Muslims, or accuses them of apostasy.
- “In Ghazaliya, it is forbidden to sell ice because the takfiris said, ‘The Prophet Muhammad had no ice in his time,’ ” said Khatan Kareem, a manager at the factory where the drivers worked, shaking his head at the absurdity.2007 July 28, Stephen Farrell, “Strife and Ice, Staples of Life, Overlap in Iraq”, in New York Times
Adjective capitalized: Takfiri
Takfiri (comparative more Takfiri, superlative most Takfiri)
- Alternative form of takfiri.
Synonyms of takfiri
Forms of takfiri
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | takfiris |
| alternative form | Takfiri |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more Takfiri |
| superlative | most Takfiri |
Origin of takfiri
From Arabic تَكْفِيرِيّ (takfīriyy).
Questions about takfiri
- What does takfiri mean?
- Takfiri means a radical Muslim who excommunicates other Muslims, or accuses them of apostasy.
- What part of speech is takfiri?
- Takfiri can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of takfiri?
- The plural of takfiri is takfiris.
Words near takfiri in the dictionary
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