muhammadanism

IPA/mjˈuːhɐmˌadənˌɪzəm/
IPA/mjˈuːhɐmˌædənˌɪzəm/

muhammadanism — 名詞

1. a dated and often offensive word for the religion of Islam.

1.名詞C2
釋義

伊斯蘭舊稱

對伊斯蘭教的過時稱呼

a dated and often offensive word for the religion of Islam.

例句

In the 1890 report, the writer called Islam Muhammadanism.

在 1890 年的報告裡,作者把伊斯蘭教稱為 Muhammadanism。

used as an outdated name for Islam

Our professor explained that Muhammadanism is an old label for Islam.

教授解釋說,Muhammadanism 是伊斯蘭教的舊稱。

that-clause after explained

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.