Meaning of dhimmi | Babel Free
ˈdɪmiDefinitions
- A protected and specially taxed non-Muslim subject of a state governed under dhimma, a form of social contract, in accordance with sharia law.
- A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
Equivalents
Français
dhimmi
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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