noun
hodja
Hodja (noun) means a Muslim teacher or religious scholar, especially one who teaches at a traditional school. Example: “The village hodja led prayers and taught the children their letters.”
noun
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A Muslim teacher or religious scholar, especially one who teaches at a traditional school.
"The village hodja led prayers and taught the children their letters."
How to use hodja
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Muslim schoolmaster or religious teacher, especially in Turkish and Central Asian tradition.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Ottoman Turkish from a Persian word ultimately from Sanskrit, meaning "teacher" — related to the word "Hoxha" as a surname.
Frequently asked questions
What does “hodja” mean?
The word “hodja” means a Muslim teacher or religious scholar, especially one who teaches at a traditional school. In plain terms, a Muslim schoolmaster or religious teacher, especially in Turkish and Central Asian tradition.
How do you use “hodja” in a sentence?
Here is “hodja” used in a sentence: “The village hodja led prayers and taught the children their letters.”
What part of speech is “hodja”?
“Hodja” is a noun.
Where does the word “hodja” come from?
The word “hodja” comes from Persian. Borrowed via Ottoman Turkish from a Persian word ultimately from Sanskrit, meaning "teacher" — related to the word "Hoxha" as a surname.
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