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Koran
Koran (noun) means an older English spelling of "Qur'an", the central religious text of Islam. Example: “Older textbooks often used the spelling Koran instead of Qur'an.”
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An older English spelling of "Qur'an", the central religious text of Islam.
"Older textbooks often used the spelling Koran instead of Qur'an."
How to use Koran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older spelling of Qur'an, the holy book of Islam.
Common mistake
Modern style guides generally prefer "Qur'an" or "Quran"; "Koran" is considered dated.
Easily confused with
quran
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Etymology
An older Romanization that came into English via Czech Korán, ultimately from Arabic.
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What does “Koran” mean?
The word “Koran” means an older English spelling of "Qur'an", the central religious text of Islam. In plain terms, an older spelling of Qur'an, the holy book of Islam.
How do you use “Koran” in a sentence?
Here is “Koran” used in a sentence: “Older textbooks often used the spelling Koran instead of Qur'an.”
What part of speech is “Koran”?
“Koran” is a noun.
Where does the word “Koran” come from?
The word “Koran” comes from Arabic. An older Romanization that came into English via Czech Korán, ultimately from Arabic.
Is “Koran” a common word?
“Koran” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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