hadji
- noun
- /ˈhɑːdʒi/
- UK
- You spoil me, Hadji.
Examples
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Thank you for everything you brought to my life Hadji.
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That there is Hadji.
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Peace be upon you, Hadji Gumush!
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We know you, Hadji Gumush.
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Do you remember, Hadji Gumush?
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Hadji at the front desk said we're only a few hours from Austin.
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I swear to God and the Koran, Hadji is innocent.
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The villagers greeted him warmly, addressing him with the title hadji after his pilgrimage to Mecca.
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At the community meeting, everyone stood in respect when Hadji Rashid began to speak.
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Many people referred to him as hadji because of his deep knowledge of the Quran.
Synonyms
A Muslim who has made a religious trip to Mecca and is given a respectful title
A Muslim who has gone to Mecca for a holy journey and is shown respect
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hadji comes from the Arabic word Hajj, which means 'pilgrimage' to Mecca. It became a respectful title for someone who has made that journey, so calling someone a hadji shows respect for their trip and faith.