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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A protected and specially taxed non-Muslim subject of a state governed under dhimma, a form of social contract, in accordance with sharia law. historical
2. 2
   A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion. derogatory, offensive

   "Mayor Broomberg is a dhimmi for allowing the mosque at groundzero"

Synonyms

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dhimwit

Example

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"Mayor Broomberg is a dhimmi for allowing the mosque at groundzero"

Etymology

From French dhimmi, from Arabic ذِمِّيّ (ḏimmiyy, “a dhimmi”), from ذِمَّة (ḏimma, “protection, custody”).

Related phrases

social contract

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