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Meaning of Khariji | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A member of an early Islamic sect who initially supported Ali, but then seceded from his army.
    historical
  2. A member of an Islamist terrorist organization, such as the Islamic State or al-Qaeda.
    derogatory

Examples

“His keynote speech was delivered on his arrival, incognito, in al-Kufah, which at the time was a focus of Khariji dissidence.”

CEFR level

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

Kharijism Kharijite kharita kharja kharkee Kharkhorin

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