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azan

a·zan
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ah-zahn]
    • /ɑˈzɑn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ah-zahn]
    • /ɑˈzɑn/

Definitions of azan word

  • noun azan the call to prayer five times a day, usually by a muezzin from a minaret 3
  • noun azan the Muslim summons to prayer: it is called five times a day by a muezzin 3
  • noun azan (in Islamic countries) the call to prayer proclaimed five times a day by the muezzin. 1
  • noun azan The Muslim call to ritual prayer, typically made by a muezzin from the minaret of a mosque. 1
  • noun azan (Islam) The call to prayer. 0
  • noun azan (histology) A staining technique involving azocarmine and aniline dyes. 0

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Origin of azan

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55, azan is from the Arabic word adhān invitation. See muezzin

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Parts of speech for Azan

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

azan popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

azan usage trend in Literature

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