madrassah

/mædrəˈsɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

An Islamic school or college, typically in a non-Muslim country, where students are taught Arabic, Islamic theology, and other Islamic subjects.

“The madrassah has been a center of Islamic learning for centuries and attracts scholars from all over the world.”

Synonyms

  • Islamic school
  • madrasa

Antonyms

  • secular school