muezzin

[US]/muː'ezɪn/
[UK]/mu'ɛzɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. The person who calls Muslims to prayer.
Word Forms
Pluralmuezzins

Example Sentences

the muezzin's call at night and the smell of woodsmoke;

The muezzin called the faithful to prayer.

The muezzin's voice echoed through the mosque.

The muezzin climbed the minaret to make the call to prayer.

The muezzin's melodious call filled the air at dawn.

The muezzin's call reverberated across the city.

The muezzin's call resonated with the faithful.

The muezzin's call echoed in the stillness of the night.

The muezzin's call marked the end of the day.

The muezzin's call could be heard from afar.

The muezzin's call echoed across the desert.

Real-world Examples

A muezzin in Egypt is facing disciplinary action for his attempts to keep up with the times.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

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