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Meaning of "Majlis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAJLIS

From Persian: assembly.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAJLIS

Majlis  [ˈmædʒlɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAJLIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Majlis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAJLIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Majlis

Majlis

Majlis, is an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting", used in the context of "council", to describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups be it administrative, social or religious in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to Islamic countries. It shares its root with the verb meaning 'to sit,' جلس jalasa. The Majlis can refer to a legislature as well and is used in the name of legislative councils or assemblies in some of the states where Islamic culture dominates. The term Majlis is used to refer a private place where guest are received and entertained. Among the Shia community the term Majlis is used as a verb meaning to the gathering who came to remember Ahl al-Bayt and in particular Husayn ibn Ali.

Definition of Majlis in the English dictionary

The definition of Majlis in the dictionary is the parliament of Iran. Other definition of Majlis is an assembly; council.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAJLIS


ageless
ˈeɪdʒlɪs
badgeless
ˈbædʒlɪs
bridgeless
ˈbrɪdʒlɪs
changeless
ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪs
chargeless
ˈtʃɑːdʒlɪs
flangeless
ˈflændʒlɪs
fringeless
ˈfrɪndʒlɪs
hingeless
ˈhɪndʒlɪs
imageless
ˈɪmɪdʒlɪs
revengeless
rɪˈvendʒlɪs
surgeless
ˈsɜːdʒlɪs
vantageless
ˈvɑːntɪdʒlɪs
wageless
ˈweɪdʒlɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAJLIS

Maj.
Maj. Gen.
majestic
majestical
majestically
majesticalness
majesticness
Majesties
majesty
majolica
major
major arcana
major axis
major general
major histocompatibility complex
major key
major league
Major Mitchell

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAJLIS

acropolis
allis
amaryllis
Annapolis
chrysalis
Elis
Ellis
fleur-de-lis
fleurs-de-lis
follis
Indianapolis
lis
metropolis
Minneapolis
polis
propolis
syphilis
trellis
Wallis
Willis

Synonyms and antonyms of Majlis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Majlis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAJLIS

Find out the translation of Majlis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Majlis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Majlis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

议会
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Majlis
570 millions of speakers

English

Majlis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मजलिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المجلس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Меджлис
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Majlis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মজলিস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Majlis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Majlis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Majlis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マジュリス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

집회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Majelis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người oai vệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மஜ்லிஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मजलिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Meclis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Majlis
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Madżlis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Меджліс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Majlis
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Majlis
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Majlis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Majlis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Majlis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Majlis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAJLIS»

The term «Majlis» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.408 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAJLIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Majlis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Majlis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Majlis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAJLIS»

Discover the use of Majlis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Majlis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Rituals of Islamic Spirituality: A Study of Majlis Dhikr ...
This study examines the emergence of new forms of Islamic spirituality in Indonesia identified as Majlis Dhikr.
Arif Zamhari, 2010
2
Saudi Arabia Enters the Twenty-First Century
an annual address to the Majlis that sets out his program for the year, health permitting. According to members, debate is often heated by Saudi standards, criticism of the government is common, and differences do occur with the Council of ...
Anthony H. Cordesman, 2003
3
Succession In Saudi Arabia
The Rights and Duties of Majlis al-Shura Members Article 1 Membership in the Majlis al-Shura shall take effect from the beginning ofa term, specified in the order for its formation, according to Article 13 of the Law of the Majlis. A substitute  ...
Joseph A. Kechichian, 2001
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Middle East Contemporary Survey, Vol. 8, 1983-84
All Majlis members were now either professional clerics or their supporters. Yet, especially due to Khomeyni's interference (see above), the number of clerics did not exceed 130 (as compared with 137 in the first Majlis).40 2. The few 'liberals' ...
Haim Shaked and Daniel Dishon, Eds., 1986
5
After Khomeini: The Iranian Second Republic
Table 6 Number of clerics in the Majlis since 1980 Source: Haghayeghi (1993). Numerically this was higher than all previous Majlis elections (first Majlis: 10,833,843; second Majlis: 15,815,986; third Majlis: 16,988,799), but the growth in the ...
Anoushiravan Ehteshami, 2002
6
Transition to Democracy
Article 86 - Inspection and approval of results of elections of deputies of Milli Majlis of the Azerbaijan Republic The accuracy of results of elections is checked and approved by Constitutional Court of the Azerbaijan Republic as specified in the ...
International Institute for Democracy, 1997
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Saudi Arabia Enters the Twenty-first Century: The political, ...
Jubair died in January 2002. (In theory, half of the Majlis serve only one four-year term while half are retained in order to provide both a suitable turnover and new ideas, but the steady expansion of the Majlis has forced Saudi Arabia to alter ...
Anthony H. Cordesman, 2003
8
Readings on Islam in Southeast Asia
CONSTITUTION There shall be a Majlis Ugama Islam,11 Kedah to aid and advise His Highness in matters relating to the Muslim Religion in the State.12 The Majlis shall be a body corporate under the name of "Majlis Ugama Islam, Kedah", ...
Ahmad Ibrahim, Sharon Siddique, Yasmin Hussain, 1985
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Family Law And Customary Law in Asia: A Contemporary Legal ...
due regard to the adat istiadat Melayu or Malay customary law applicable in the state.1 In Perak it is provided that the Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Melayu shall advise the ruler in all matters relating to the Muslim religion and the Malay ...
David C. Buxbaum, 1968
10
Europa World Year
A motion to remove the President from office may be considered in the People's Majlis only when one-third of the members of the Majlis have proposed it and two -thirds of the Majlis have resolved to consider it. In the event that the presidency ...
Taylor & Francis Group, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAJLIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Majlis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Majlis Legal opposes PIL seeking guidelines for registering rape …
Pune: Majlis Legal Centre, a forum for women's rights discourse and legal initiatives, has filed an intervenor application in a PIL filed by a ... «TwoCircles.net, Jul 15»
2
Kahraman boasts huge success for this year's Ramadan Majlis
At the Kahraman Majlis, guests were able to enjoy an authentic spiritual Ramadan atmosphere in a fresh, modern environment and a delicious ... «Gulf Today, Jul 15»
3
Iran Parliament Wants to Revise Nuclear Deal - Breitbart
On Saturday, the Fars News Agency reported that the Majlis threatened to reject the agreement's provision on ballistic missiles, which call for ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
4
Zarif to brief Majlis on Tuesday
The Vice-Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's Majlis Hossein Sobhaninia told Mehr News Agency the ... «Mehr News Agency - English Version, Jul 15»
5
The women's majlis: The power of social media to stay in touch
Anyone working full-time will tell you that they barely have time for socialising with friends. I wake up every day at 6.30am and get to work ... «The National, Jul 15»
6
Larijani urges Majlis to scrutinize nuclear deal technically and not …
TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday said that in examining the legal and technical content of the nuclear agreement between ... «Tehran Times, Jul 15»
7
Majlis-e-Ilm-o-Adab fetes senior Indian, Pakistani engineers
Majlis-e-Ilm-o-Adab, Jeddah, one of the oldest literary societies that had honored many expatriate Urdu poets, intellectuals and professionals ... «Yahoo! Maktoob News, Jul 15»
8
Youthful, educated Majlis Al Shura for Oman this year
Muscat: The public is looking forward to the coming session of the Majlis Al Shura with renewed hope as the final list of nominees approved by ... «Times of Oman, Jul 15»
9
Majlis praises nuclear negotiators for resisting excessive demands
TEHRAN – 203 Iranian parliamentarians issued a statement on Sunday praising the Iranian nuclear negotiators for resisting against the ... «Tehran Times, Jul 15»
10
Women's Majlis: A talent that will pay off one day
When pursuing a writing career in this part of the world, the definition of a writer is somewhere in between grey and non-existent. Try explaining ... «The National, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Majlis [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/majlis>. Apr 2024 ».
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