Minaret: meaning, definitions and examples
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minaret
[ หmษชnษหret ]
Islamic architecture
A tall, slender tower typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น minarete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Minarett
๐ฎ๐ฉ minaret
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะฝะฐัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ minaret
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฌใใ
๐ซ๐ท minaret
๐ช๐ธ minarete
๐น๐ท minare
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฆุฐูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ minaret
๐ธ๐ฐ minaret
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎฃ็คผๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ minaret
๐ฎ๐ธ mรญnarett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะฝะฐัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ minarษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ minarete
Etymology
The word 'minaret' originates from the Arabic word 'manฤra', 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.
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