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- [jin]
- /dʒɪn/
- /dʒˈɪni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jin]
- /dʒɪn/
Definitions of jinni word
- noun plural jinni any of a class of spirits, lower than the angels, capable of appearing in human and animal forms and influencing humankind for either good or evil. 1
- noun jinni Alternative form of jinn. 1
- noun jinni a being or spirit who can assume human or animal form and influence man by supernatural powers 0
- noun jinni a supernatural being that can take human or animal form and influence human affairs 0
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Origin of jinni
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; plural of Arabic jinnī demon
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Parts of speech for Jinni
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jinni popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
jinni usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jinni
noun jinni
- demon — A demon is an evil spirit.
- djinni — any of a class of spirits, lower than the angels, capable of appearing in human and animal forms and influencing humankind for either good or evil.
- jinnee — Alternative spelling of jinni.
- spirit — the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
- wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
Top questions with jinni
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