muhammadanism
IPA/mjˈuːhɐmˌadənˌɪzəm/
IPA/mjˈuːhɐmˌædənˌɪzəm/
muhammadanism — noun
1. a dated and often offensive word for the religion of Islam.
1.名詞C2
釋義
a dated and often offensive word for the religion of Islam.
例句
In the 1890 report, the writer called Islam Muhammadanism.
used as an outdated name for Islam
Our professor explained that Muhammadanism is an old label for Islam.
that-clause after explained
The museum note said 'Muhammadanism', then added that the term is dated.
Aisha objected when the article described Islam as Muhammadanism.
Modern style guides advise writers not to use Muhammadanism for Islam.
同義詞
- Islam
the standard modern and neutral name for the religion
- Mohammedanism
older spelling variant of the same dated term
用法筆記
Usually appears when quoting or discussing older Western writing. In neutral modern English, writers normally use Islam instead.
常見錯誤
❌She studies Muhammadanism at the university.
✅She studies Islam at the university.
💡'Muhammadanism' is dated and often offensive, so use 'Islam' in neutral modern contexts.