Definitions

1. noun

A Muslim who has memorized the entire Quran, or a poet or writer who preserves and commemorates the works of others.

“He was a renowned hafiz of the Quran, able to recite it from memory with perfect accuracy.”

2. noun

A keeper or custodian of something, especially a tradition or cultural heritage.

“The museum’s curator was a hafiz of the city’s history, working tirelessly to preserve its artifacts.”