Minaret: meaning, definitions and examples

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minaret

 

[ หŒmษชnษ™หˆret ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Islamic architecture

A tall, slender tower typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.

Synonyms

spire, steeple, tower

Examples of usage

  • The minaret of the mosque was beautifully adorned with intricate designs.
  • From the minaret, the call to prayer echoed through the city streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "minaret" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minarete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เคจเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minarett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ minaret

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะฝะฐั€ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ minaret

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒŠใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minaret

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minarete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋‚˜๋ ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฆุฐู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minaret

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ minaret

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฃ็คผๅก”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ minaret

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรญnarett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะฝะฐั€ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minarษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minarete

Word origin

The word 'minaret' originates from the Arabic word 'manฤra', which means 'lighthouse' or 'beacon'. The concept of the minaret in Islamic architecture dates back to the early days of Islam when the call to prayer needed to be heard by the community. The minaret served as a prominent architectural element to announce the presence of a mosque and the timing of prayers. Over time, the design and decoration of minarets have evolved, reflecting the cultural and artistic influences of the regions where they are found.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,914, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.