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musjid

musjid

9.9
A building where Muslims pray
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌʃɪd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mezquita
  • He visited the musjid to observe afternoon prayers with the local community.

Examples

  • During Ramadan, hundreds gather nightly at the largest musjid in town.

  • The old city is dotted with beautiful musjids dating back several centuries.

  • The local musjid holds prayers every Friday.

  • Many families visit the musjid for special occasions.

  • During Ramadan, hundreds gather nightly at the largest musjid in town.

  • He visited the musjid to observe afternoon prayers with the local community.

  • The local musjid holds prayers every Friday.

Synonyms

mosque
vsmusjid
182 2.8

A building where Muslims pray, often with a tall tower called a minaret

is the same place but does not stress architectural features
masjid
vsmusjid
7 8.2

A building where Muslims go to pray

is the same meaning but an alternative spelling or form

Surface Forms

musjid singular
musjids plural

Etymology

The word musjid comes from the Arabic masjid, which comes from a verb meaning 'to bow down' or 'to kneel in prayer'. So a musjid is literally a 'place to bow down', which is why it means a Muslim place of worship, the same idea as a mosque.