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softa

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A religious student, especially in Turkey

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

A fanatic adherent, blind follower

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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History

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish صوفته (“theology student”) (modern Turkish softa), from Classical Persian سوخته (sōxta).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: softa — Turkish student of religion
  • Macedonian: со́фта (sófta) — Turkish student of religion
  • Turkish: softa — Turkish student of religion
  • Ottoman Turkish: صوفته (softa) — Turkish student of religion