Definitions

1. noun

A person who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, often with honor and respect accorded to them.

“The hajji was greeted with great fanfare by the community for completing the sacred journey.”

2. noun

A person who has undertaken a similar journey of spiritual significance, often with a similar sense of honor and respect.

“The hajji’s determination inspired many others to embark on their own spiritual journeys.”

3. proper noun

A title of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, often used in South Asian cultures.

“He was addressed as hajji by his community after returning from the holy pilgrimage.”