majlis
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9.5
- noun
- /ˈmædʒlɪs/
- During the festival, the community held prayers and discussions in the majlis to strengthen their bonds.
Examples
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The elderly man welcomed guests into his spacious majlis, where they could sit and converse in privacy.
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If the Majlis is a real Majlis, this type of person, regardless of whether it is Ahmadinejad or another individual, cannot remain in office as President even one more day.
Blog text (1) -
When I entered his majlis (the men's section of the tent), he said, "You are most welcome," meaning that I would be given protection under his chieftainship.
Academic text (1990) -
At the family gathering, everyone sat comfortably in the majlis, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company.
Synonyms
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9.9
A covered entrance hall in a Middle Eastern house, open on one side and used for sitting
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Majlis comes from the Arabic verb jalasa, meaning 'to sit', so it was a 'place of sitting' in a home. That's why majlis now often means the room where guests are received and people gather to talk.