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Madrassa: meaning, definitions and examples

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madrassa

 

[ mรฆหˆdrรฆsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

educational institution

A madrassa is an educational institution in Islamic culture, primarily focused on teaching Islamic theology and religious law. It may also include a curriculum covering other subjects such as literature, science, and philosophy. The term is derived from the Arabic word 'madrasah', which means 'place of study'. In many countries, madrassas play a significant role in community education, often serving as a primary source of learning for children. There are various types of madrassas, ranging from those that provide basic religious instruction to those that offer advanced degrees.

Synonyms

Islamic school, school, theological institution

Examples of usage

  • The children attended the local madrassa every afternoon.
  • He learned Arabic and Islamic studies at the madrassa.
  • The madrassa offers classes from beginner to advanced levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "madrassa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madrassa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฆเฅเคฐเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Madrassa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดั€ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ‰ใƒฉใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋“œ๋ผ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ—ๆ•™ๅญฆๆ ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ madrassa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะดั€ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madrasa

Etymology

The term 'madrassa' has its origins in the Arabic language, specifically from the root 'd-r-s', which means 'to learn' or 'to teach'. The first madrassas were established in the 8th and 9th centuries during the Islamic Golden Age, where they played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting knowledge. Initially, these institutions were often attached to mosques and served as centers for education in religious and academic subjects. As the Islamic empire expanded, madrassas evolved to cater to the needs of diverse communities, adapting their curricula to include various fields of study. Today, madrassas can be found in many parts of the world, each reflecting the local culture and educational needs, while remaining fundamentally rooted in Islamic teachings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,826, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.