ijma
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9.9
- noun
- /ɪdʒˈmɑː/
- Formal
- The conference ended with a strong sense of ijma on the proposed reforms.
Examples
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Historians reached ijma regarding the causes of the ancient conflict.
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The panel discussion aimed to achieve an ijma on the best practices for interfaith dialogue.
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There was an ijma among the committee members on the final decision.
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The concept of ijma is essential.
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We should strive for an ijma among diverse groups.
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There was a clear ijma among the scholars at the conference about the need for educational reform.
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In the roundtable, participants sought an ijma on climate change solutions that would unite various communities.
Synonyms
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4.1
Agreement among a group of people about an idea or decision
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1.0
A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval
81
3.2
Shared ideas or interests that help people agree and work together
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4.0
A situation in which people or groups agree with each other
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3.7
A group showing agreement by all saying the same thing
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6.7
Complete agreement by everyone involved
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7.2
Agreement in opinion or plan among people
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7.7
Agreement and harmony between people or things
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6.4
An agreement by the people in a meeting without a formal vote
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9.5
A situation where everyone agrees
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Etymology
Ijma comes from Arabic and the root jamāʿa, which means 'to gather' or 'come together'. So ijma gives the image of a group coming together to agree, and it now means a general agreement or consensus.