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zhimmi

zhimmi is the alternative form of dhimmi.

Meaning of dhimmi

Noun

dhimmi (plural dhimmis)

  1. (historical) A protected and specially taxed non-Muslim subject of a state governed under dhimma, a form of social contract, in accordance with sharia law.
  2. (derogatory, offensive) A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
    • Mayor Broomberg is a dhimmi for allowing the mosque at groundzero2010 August 28, cpgncusa, Urban Dictionary
    Synonyms:
    dhimwit

Forms of zhimmi

pluralzhimmis

Questions about zhimmi

What is zhimmi the alternative form of?
Zhimmi is the alternative form of dhimmi.

Words near zhimmi in the dictionary

  1. Zhifu
  2. Zhihu
  3. Zhijiang
  4. Zhijin
  5. Zhili
  6. zhimmi
  7. zhimmis
  8. zhing-zhong
  9. zhiqing
  10. zhiqings
  11. Zhitkur

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