noun
hajji
HA-jee
Hajji (noun) means a title of respect for a Muslim who has completed the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Example: “The villagers greeted him as Hajji after his return from Mecca.”
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A title of respect for a Muslim who has completed the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
"The villagers greeted him as Hajji after his return from Mecca."
How to use hajji
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn honorific given to someone who has completed the hajj.
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This word carries real religious significance — using it loosely or as slang for any person from the Middle East is inaccurate and disrespectful.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish hacı, from Persian hājī, ultimately from Arabic hājj, "one who has made the pilgrimage."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hajji” mean?
The word “hajji” means a title of respect for a Muslim who has completed the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. In plain terms, an honorific given to someone who has completed the hajj.
How do you pronounce “hajji”?
“Hajji” is pronounced HA-jee (/ˈhæ.dʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hajji” in a sentence?
Here is “hajji” used in a sentence: “The villagers greeted him as Hajji after his return from Mecca.”
What part of speech is “hajji”?
“Hajji” is a noun.
Where does the word “hajji” come from?
The word “hajji” comes from Arabic. From Ottoman Turkish hacı, from Persian hājī, ultimately from Arabic hājj, "one who has made the pilgrimage.".
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