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Meaning of surau | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A small mosque or other Islamic assembly building in parts of Sumatra and the Malay peninsula.
  2. A small room in any public place where Muslims pray.
    Malaysia

Examples

“He knew the sound⟳ so well he didn't bother to turn⟳ his head. It was even more familiar than the sound⟳ of the surau’s drum that beat⟳ five times a day.”
“The men's surau can be found at the left of the clock store.”

CEFR level

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

surautomatism Surayt surazo surbahar surbase surbasement

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