noun
Zina
Zina (noun) means In Islamic law, sex outside of marriage, covering both adultery and premarital sex. Example: “The term zina appears throughout classical Islamic legal texts.”
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In Islamic law, sex outside of marriage, covering both adultery and premarital sex.
"The term zina appears throughout classical Islamic legal texts."
How to use Zina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legal and religious term for unlawful sexual relations, used specifically in the context of Islamic law.
When to use it
A specialised term from Islamic jurisprudence and religious writing, not everyday vocabulary.
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Etymology
From Arabic zina.
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What does “Zina” mean?
The word “Zina” means in Islamic law, sex outside of marriage, covering both adultery and premarital sex.
How do you use “Zina” in a sentence?
Here is “Zina” used in a sentence: “The term zina appears throughout classical Islamic legal texts.”
What part of speech is “Zina”?
“Zina” is a noun.
Where does the word “Zina” come from?
The word “Zina” comes from Arabic.
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