pomak

poˈmæk

Definitions

1. noun

A Muslim ethnic group from the Rhodope Mountains in southeastern Bulgaria and northeastern Greece.

“The village has a predominantly Pomak population.”

2. noun

A term used to describe people of Bulgarian, Greek, or Turkish descent who have converted to Islam and have been influenced by Ottoman or Turkish culture.

“The Pomaks have a unique cultural identity shaped by their history and geographical location.”

Synonyms

  • Balkan Muslim
  • Bulgarian Muslim

Antonyms

  • non-Muslim
  • secular