Muezzin

usgb/muːˈezɪn/
noun

The person who calls Muslims to prayer from a mosque.

The muezzin's prayer call echoed through the city streets from the mosque's minaret.
Visual representation of "muezzin" - The person who calls Muslims to prayer from a mosque.

Often appears as...

  • call to prayer
  • mosque muezzin

Usage tips

Religious

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Visual representation of "muezzin"
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Cultural Role

Understand the muezzin's role as a traditional figure in Islamic society symbolizing discipline and unity.

Illustration for Cultural Role
A respectful silence fell over the marketplace as the muezzin called the faithful to prayer.
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Geographical Use

Remember that 'muezzin' is used in regions where Islam is practiced, it may be less known elsewhere.

Illustration for Geographical Use
On my trip to Morocco, I was awakened each morning by the muezzin's call.
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Specific Context

Use 'muezzin' specifically to refer to the caller to prayer, not just any person in a mosque.

Illustration for Specific Context
The muezzin climbed the minaret, his voice soon to be heard across the neighborhood.
Visual representation of the word "Muezzin"

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