jizya
Definitions
A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.
Equivalents
Examples
“Ending jizya lifted a real burden on the poor, and promised, at least symbolically, a greater equality between the followers of different faiths.”
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.
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