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View synonyms for salaam

salaam

[ suh-lahm ]

noun

  1. a salutation meaning “peace,” used especially in Islamic countries.
  2. a very low bow or obeisance, especially with the palm of the right hand placed on the forehead.


verb (used with or without object)

  1. to salute with a salaam.

salaam

/ səˈlɑːm /

noun

  1. a Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead
  2. a salutation signifying peace, used chiefly by Muslims


verb

  1. to make a salaam or salute (someone) with a salaam

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Other Words From

  • sa·laamlike adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of salaam1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Arabic salām “peace,” cognate with Hebrew shalom ( def ), from common Semitic šalām

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Word History and Origins

Origin of salaam1

C17: from Arabic salām peace, from the phrase assalām `alaikum peace be to you

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Example Sentences

Magufuli graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam in 1988, with a concentration in chemistry and mathematics.

Salaam was brought in the next night, and admitted to the rape after 90 minutes of questioning.

The testimony included that of two defendants, Salaam and Wise, who took the stand to repudiate their confessions.

The 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya by Al-Qaeda killed 224 people.

But John is sure that he can nurture Ayatollah to bring out the best in him, if only Tzipi and Saeb will do their best for Salaam.

“That time also gave people the idea that you need to be afraid of all young black and brown men,” said Salaam, now 38.

Soon afterwards Cox, commanding the 29th Indian Brigade, came on board to make his salaam.

However, they behaved themselves with the greatest civility, and greeted me in the evening and morning with a right hearty salaam.

"Salaam, be seated," murmured Saidie, indicating a fauteuil near the one on which she sank herself.

Salaam, indeed, O happy little folk of my own homeland across the seas!

Bowing low, much after the salaam of a native, in deference to beauty's presence, he addresses the Moorish doctor.

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