ɑːˈleɪkʊm

Definitions

1. interjection

A phrase used to respond to ‘as-salamu alaykum’ (peace be upon you), similar to ‘wa alaykum salam’ (and upon you be peace).

“The host replied with aleikum as the guests sat down for dinner.”

2. noun

A greeting used in Islamic tradition.

“The imam invited the congregation to say aleikum to each other before the prayer.”

3. verb

To respond to a greeting with aleikum.

“She aleikum-ed the students as they walked into the classroom.”