haji
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈhɑːdʒi/
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haji
- The local mosque welcomed Haji Omar, who had just returned from his journey to Mecca.
Examples
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In one of the groves that shade the village of Buri, south of the capital Manama, Haji Habib welcomes us to spend the morning in his eighty-year-old property.
Blog text (7) -
After completing the Hajj, she was honored with the title of Haji by her family.
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According to Haji Habib, this worry is only because we truly appreciate the gift we have.
Blog text (7) -
During our chat, Haji Habib told stories that happened decades ago, which he still remembers by heart.
Blog text (7) -
I met Haji Risjan in the decrepit regional assembly building for Cianjur Regency.
Academic text (2004) -
Haji Razzaq's cellular phone rings from morning to night, and most of the time, he's answering it in broken, Pashto-accented English.
Academic text (2002) -
The broker who helped Siti, who returned from a two-year stint in Saudi Arabia, was a local businessman, a respected returned haji, and active in an influential local political party.
Academic text (2004) -
Haji Ahmed shared his experiences from his pilgrimage to Mecca with the community.
Synonyms
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4.1
A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons
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A Muslim who has gone to Mecca for a holy journey and is shown respect
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9.9
A Muslim who has made the religious journey to Mecca
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word haji comes from the Arabic word hajj, which means 'pilgrimage', and it originally meant a person who had made the trip to Mecca. Like the English word pilgrim, it is used as a respectful title for someone who has completed a holy journey.