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Meaning of dhimmi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈdɪmi/

Definitions

  1. A protected and specially taxed non-Muslim subject of a state governed under dhimma, a form of social contract, in accordance with sharia law.
    historical
  2. A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
    derogatory, offensive

Examples

“Mayor Broomberg is a dhimmi for allowing the mosque at groundzero”
“Dhimmis do not believe that Mohammed was a prophet, but they never say anything that would displease a Muslim. Dhimmis never offend Islam and condemn any analysis that is critical of Islam as being biased.”
“Dhimmis Voice for Peace isn't an organization you can debate with or reason with. If your response to a genocide (and yes, I absolutely see 10/7 as a genocide) is 'well it didn't happen in a vaccum', you are beyond reasoning with and beyond any sense of reality.”

CEFR level

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

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