Salaam

usgb/səˈlɑːm/
noun

A gesture or greeting in many Middle Eastern and North African cultures, similar to a bow or curtsy, used to say hello or show respect.

He bowed deeply in a salaam when the royal processional passed by.
Visual representation of "salaam" - A gesture or greeting in many Middle Eastern and North African cultures, similar to a bow or curtsy, used to say hello or show respect.

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  • perform a salaam
  • greet with a salaam
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Cultural Respect

Salaam is an important respectful gesture in Islamic and certain non-Western cultures.

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Visitors made sure to salaam when entering the mosque.
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Formal Occasions

Use salaam on formal or serious occasions, not in casual, everyday situations.

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At the official ceremony, the delegates exchanged salaams.
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Hierarchy Awareness

Salaam is often used to show respect to someone of higher social or spiritual status.

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The students salaamed the visiting professor.
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