aleikoum

/alɛɪˈkuːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A greeting in Arabic, similar to ‘peace be upon you’ or ‘may God keep you in peace’.

“While traveling in the Middle East, Sarah learned to say ‘aleikoum’ as a sign of respect for the local culture.”

Synonyms

  • as-salamu alaykum
  • salam

Antonyms

  • wa alaykum al-salam