azan

/ɑːˈzɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

The call to prayer in Islam, especially the sound of the muezzin calling the faithful to prayer from a mosque.

“The azan echoed through the streets, signaling the start of the daily prayer session.”

2. noun

A person who recites the azan or leads the prayer in a mosque.

“The imam was known for his beautiful azan, which could be heard for miles on a clear day.”

Synonyms

  • call to prayer
  • muezzin

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence