hafis

/ˈhɑːfɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A learned person who has committed the Quran to memory.

“The hafiz led the congregation in reciting the holy book.”

2. noun

A custodian or guardian of a particular place or tradition.

“The old man was a hafiz of the village’s history and stories.”

3. verb

To memorize or commit to memory.

“She hafiz the poem for the poetry recital.”

Synonyms

  • memorizer
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • forgetful
  • ignorant