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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMinaret
/ˈmɪn.ə.rɛt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Any tower of similar architectural style or function.
"The old city skyline was punctuated by numerous domes and minarets." - 2
A tall, slender tower attached to a mosque, having one or more projecting balconies from which the muezzin summons the people to prayer.
"The striking silhouette of the minaret stood out against the evening sky."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word 'manāra' (lighthouse or place of light), passing through Turkish 'minare' into Western European languages in the 17th century. The term evolved architecturally to designate the tall, slender tower attached to a mosque from which the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Minaret" is said worldwide
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minaret
Transliteration: minaret
"Le muezzin monte au sommet du minaret."
Minarett
Transliteration: Minarett
"Das Minarett ragt hoch in den Himmel."
minareto
Transliteration: minareto
"Il minareto domina la piazza della moschea."
alminar
Transliteration: alminar
"El alminar es visible desde toda la ciudad."
minarete
Transliteration: minarete
"O muezim chamou para a oração do alto do minarete."
मीनार
Transliteration: minar
"मस्जिद की मीनार बहुत ऊँची है।"
宣礼塔
Transliteration: xuānlǐtǎ
"清真寺的宣礼塔 耸立在城市中。"
첨탑
Transliteration: cheomtap
"이슬람 사원의 첨탑이 아름답습니다."
ミナレット
Transliteration: minaretto
"モスクのミナレットからアザーンが聞こえる。"
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