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Meaning of dhimma | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdɪmə

Definitions

  1. A form of social contract in a state under sharia law granting special status to all or certain non-Muslim subjects, providing rights of residence in return for taxes.
  2. A dhimmi.

Equivalents

Français dhimma

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

dhimmi Dhimmicrat dhimmitude Dhimotiki dhimwit dhindo

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