Haji Definition

hadjis, hajis, hajjis
noun
One who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
American Heritage
Often used as a form of address for one who has made such a pilgrimage.
American Heritage
Used as a disparaging term for an Arab or Muslim.
American Heritage

Alternative spelling of hajji.

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Noun

Singular:
haji
Plural:
hajis

Origin of Haji

  • Persian ḥājī from Arabic ḥājj pilgrim active participle of ḥajja to perform the Meccan pilgrimage ḥgg in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Haji Sentence Examples

  • In 1813 the ruthless severity of the governor-general, Haji Osman, who obtained the co-operation of the Christians, broke the power of the janissaries; but after Osman had fallen a victim.

  • The mullah and his chief adviser, a Haji Sudi, formerly an interpreter on a British warship, were not at the battle, and with his Ali Gheri followers he now fled north across the Sorl, apparently intending, if further pressed to retreat to Illig.

  • Haji Loja, the native leader, was supported by a body of Albanians and mutinous Turkish troops, while the whole Moslem population bitterly resented the proposed change.

  • Murad, who had returned to Brusa, crossed over to Biga, and sent on Haji Ilbeyi with io,000 men; these fell by night on the Servians and utterly routed them at a place still known as the " Servians' coffer."

  • Haji Khalifa, frequently termed Katib Chelebi, was one of the most famous men of letters whom Turkey has produced.

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Words Starting With

HHAHAJ

Words Ending With

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