aljamia

/ælˌdʒɑːˈmiːə/ (al-JAH-mee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe an Arabic phrase or sentence written in Latin or other languages, often with the goal of helping non-Arabic speakers understand the language and its script.

“The historian carefully translated the aljamia found in the ancient manuscripts to gain a better understanding of the region’s history.”

Synonyms

  • Arabic phrase
  • Latinized Arabic

Antonyms

  • pure Arabic