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noun
A protected and specially taxed non-Muslim subject of a state governed under dhimma, a form of social contract, in accordance with sharia law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, offensive
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Synonyms: dhimwit
Antonyms: none provided
History
From French dhimmi, from Arabic ذِمِّيّ (ḏimmiyy, “a dhimmi”), from ذِمَّة (ḏimma, “protection, custody”).
