muezzin
2 synonyms for muezzin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A muezzin is the person who calls Muslims to prayer from a mosque's minaret.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
muazzin
muadhdhin
How to use muezzin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the muezzin's call
local muezzin
call of the muezzin
appointed as muezzin
Muezzin is a specialised term tied to Islamic religious practice, not used outside that context.
Etymology
Muezzin passed into English from Turkish, where it appears as müezzin. That word in turn comes from Arabic, from a term meaning one who calls or announces, referring to the crier who calls the faithful to prayer.
Full origin of muezzin →Frequently asked questions
What does a muezzin do?
A muezzin issues the call to prayer from a mosque, traditionally from one of its minarets.
Where does the word muezzin come from?
It reached English through Turkish, from an Arabic word for someone who calls or announces.
Is muezzin a religious title?
Yes, it refers to a specific role within Islam connected to calling people to prayer.
